Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update Sep-Oct 2024 – Roading, Water , Long Term Plan Community Survey, Fees and Charges consultation and Farewell to Rob.

Roading budgets cut Lower than expected roading subsidies from the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) for local roading projects will leave Waikato District Council tens of millions short for planned new roading projects over the next three years. So far it’s been reported that the Council will be about $35m short, and this is likely to… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update Sep-Oct 2024 – Roading, Water , Long Term Plan Community Survey, Fees and Charges consultation and Farewell to Rob.

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update Aug-Sep 2024

Share your ideas for your neighbourhood facilities and parks Waikato District Council is examining its strategies and plans for the Council-owned public spaces and community facilities that you use, whether you are playing sports, walking your dog or attending an event at your local hall. It is running a “pre-consultation” with the community to help… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update Aug-Sep 2024

On Today, 18 August, : See a Ruru take Flight at the Sculpture Park

https://www.sculpturepark.co.nz/events/ruru-takes-flight Judy Fentress has made it her life’s work to save and restore native birds and one of her favorites is the Ruru. We will hear about her passion for birds and the challenges her work provides while getting some insight into her busy life. Read more about her dedication and work Judy funds all… Read More On Today, 18 August, : See a Ruru take Flight at the Sculpture Park

New WEL Transformer for Matangi. Where it should go? Council Survey – Please have your say.

The Matangi Community Committee have been involved in discussions with WEL and Council on this issue. It acknowledges the limited locations available for locating the transformer in Matangi and agreed to support option one as the least obtrusive to our landscape and road verge while also enabling the transformer to be near a power pole… Read More New WEL Transformer for Matangi. Where it should go? Council Survey – Please have your say.

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update July-August 2024

Let’s talk about dogs! Dog registration A friendly reminder that annual dog registrations are due and are discounted if paid by 31 July. The Council recommends desexing dogs not intended for breeding, and you can apply for one year’s free registration if you desex your dog and provide evidence from your vet.  Financial assistance with… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update July-August 2024

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update May 2024: District news including a Fieldays Traffic Alert.

WDC Annual Plan hearings Thank you to all who made submission on the Council’s draft 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan. You’ve told us to keep to essential spending and to keep rates down. We received 227 submissions on the draft 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan and 50 submitters requested in-person hearings. The affordability of a 13.75% rate… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update May 2024: District news including a Fieldays Traffic Alert.