Are you ready to stand up and be counted?

If you want to make a difference to your local community, then now is the time for you to put your name forward for mayor, councillor, or community board member.

Learn more.

We’d like to get your thoughts

Last year we asked you to tell us what was important to you for the future of the Whāingaroa (Raglan) Harbour. Using your feedback, we have now completed the draft harbour strategy.

It includes actions to improve the health of the harbour, improve walking, cycling and boating connections around the harbour and to limit commercialisation, among other things.

Have we hit the mark? Check out the draft strategy and have your say here.

Better-off funding

The DIA are offering $7.8 million in funding for community projects – could your community benefit from some of this? Applications close Friday 19 August.  Find out more and apply now. Apply now

Have questions? Join one of our online huis to ask the assessment panel (check our facebook events for more info).

Are you Team Green?

All dogs should now be registered for 2022/23 with a green tag or disc.

If you haven't registered your dog yet head to our website and complete your re-registration online.

Maraetai Bay Playground

There's an upgrade coming soon to Maraetai Bay playground in Port Waikato.

If you live out at the Port, or are a frequent visitor, why not tell us what it should look like by taking part in our online survey.

Complete the survey here.

Heritage and history

The unique stories of our district are taonga (treasures) that we must protect for the benefit of our current and future generations.

We need your help to confirm the priorities and vision for Council's role in heritage activity across the district. Read more.

Te Paina vesting

Submissions are open for proposed classification and vesting in Waikato-Tainui of a historically significant 40ha area of land in Mercer. Te Paina (Mercer Domain Recreation Reserve) is a Crown-owned, Waikato District Council-managed reserve comprising several parcels of land. 

Read here for more details and to make a submission.

Creative Communities Fund

Is your community group or event looking for funding? We’re looking for art activities that celebrate the uniqueness of the Waikato district, its cultural traditions and diversity, including Toi Māori.

Apply now for our Creative Communities Scheme.

New plantings in Raglan

Citycare Property have been putting in the mahi again! This time completing a handful of jobs over in Raglan.

Working with local contractors new gardens have been installed in the new reserve in Rangitahi, new planting has been completed at Raglan Cemetery and long Lorenzen Bay road helping create a safety buffer, reducing the risk of people getting too close to the edge with plenty of grass play space.

New speed limit set

As of 13 July Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has set new speed limits for the SH1 Waikato Expressway, between Hampton Downs and Tamahere. 

The the speed limit has now increased to 110 km.

Read here for more info, including maps and all affected locations.

Pound Pup Profile: Bear 

Look. At. That. Face! This handsome fella is a six month old Lab x Collie.
He gets on great with other dogs and loves a good run around, so a large section would be prefect for him, and he will require regular exercise and mental stimulation. He is still learning how to play with toys but seems to be a quick learner. He enjoys chasing the ball but wasn't too sure what to do when he got to it.

If you would like to meet Bear please direct message Waikato Pound Pups on Facebook with information about yourself and lifestyle. If we think you would be a great match we can set up a meet and greet.

The individual adoption fee is $300.00, which includes first parvo vaccination, registration, flea and worm and de-sexing.