NEWS FROM YOUR WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCILLOR – 25 SEPTEMBER 2021

Council met via Zoom on 9th, 10th of September to consider submissions to the 2021 Representation Review Final Proposal.  228 submissions were received on the initial proposal before the closing date.  24 submitters indicated their support of the initial proposal  164 submitters indicated they do not support the initial proposal  27… Read More NEWS FROM YOUR WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCILLOR – 25 SEPTEMBER 2021

News from the Sculpture Park. Enjoy the colours of Spring

Come celebrate the peak of blossom season at the Sculpture Park every day from Saturday, 25th September to Sunday, 3rd October. Along the 2km art-in-nature trail you will discover spring flowers blooming around every corner as you walk amongst more than 100 sculptures and installations. It is so easy to book online at http://www.sculpturepark.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/sculptureparkarboretum

Council seeking feedback on new Bylaw about moving Livestock on Roads. Submissions close 29 October

Council previously had a Livestock Movement Bylaw 2011 which has now expired and is therefore no longer enforceable. Within rural areas of the Waikato District, livestock are moved using roads as part of the everyday operations of some farms. This activity has the potential to affect the safety of road users and the surface of… Read More Council seeking feedback on new Bylaw about moving Livestock on Roads. Submissions close 29 October

What will your options be at the next Council elections? Time to have your say.

Submissions in response to council’s proposed electorate and Ward system for the next Local Government elections close at 5 p.m. on Friday August 20. When the Matangi Community Committee met last Tuesday evening the proposed Reshape was discussed and those present resolved to submit in opposition to Council’s proposal to place Matangi within a Hamilton… Read More What will your options be at the next Council elections? Time to have your say.

Quarterly Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Tuesday 10 August, 7.30 p.m. at the Tamahere Council and Community space. All Welcome

Our meetings are usually held at the Matangi School but with some changes to spaces at the school at the moment we decided to take the opportunity to utilise the new council community space at Tamahere – the rooms are upstairs from the Tamahere Pharmacy. We will be back in Matangi for our next meeting.… Read More Quarterly Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Tuesday 10 August, 7.30 p.m. at the Tamahere Council and Community space. All Welcome

Reshape Waikato Public discussion, Eureka Hall, 7pm, Friday 6 August.

Sue Edmonds has organised a public meeting for Friday Night at the Eureka Hall. All Welcome. The proposed Waikato District Council Ward boundaries make quite a difference to the current situation in which the Eureka and Tamahere Wards represent this corner of the District. The proposed plan joins the local communities/wards to larger areas in… Read More Reshape Waikato Public discussion, Eureka Hall, 7pm, Friday 6 August.