January 2018 Newsletter

Happy new year everyone! Here’s the latest information about building consents and resource consents from Waikato District Council. We are looking forward to working with you this year and we’re expecting it to be another busy year.

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Team updates

Read the latest update from our Building Consents and Resource Consents teams here.

Staff profile: Janene Koppers

Meet our superstar Team Leader Building Administrator, Janene Koppers.

Processing statistics: the latest numbers from our district

Check out the number of LIMs, property enquiries, building consent applications, and resource consent applications here.

What's happening: Development Contributions Policy review - we want your feedback

For more information about the Development Contributions Policy review, and how to give feedback, please click here.

Changes to be aware of

Cash free council offices
Waikato District Council offices and libraries will be cash free from 17 February 2018. Read more.

Exemptions for Marginal/Temporary District Plan infringements
For more information on resource consent exemptions for marginal and/or temporary activities, click here.

Update on District Plan review process
Late last year we released a draft of the new District Plan for pre-notification consultation and undertook a road show around the district. Continue reading.

Case Management for large and complex subdivisions
Our Technical Planners have a responsibility for what we’re calling “case management” of subdivisions. To find out how this can help your project click here.

Need help getting your building consents in electronically?
We want to make things as easy for you as possible, so if you’re unsure how to submit your building consent electronically, please let us know so we can help. Continue reading.

Helpful tips

Each quarter we’ll include some tips and reminders that we hope will be helpful for you when you are compiling an application or when interacting with us. This quarter we have tips on:

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Email: info@waidc.govt.nz