Vape-free parks?

Should our playgrounds, parks and reserves be smoke-free and vape-free?

Now's the chance to share your thoughts! Submit your feedback by 5pm, Monday 12 December to let us know what you think.

Submit your feedback

New playground alert!

Sausages, scooters and serious fun were all on the agenda in Meremere last week when the community gathered to celebrate the village's new playground.

Mayor Jacqui Church, Chief Executive Gavin Ion and project team members were there too, as a free sausage sizzle was served up to the kids and whaanau. 

Find your local playground on our website.

Help shape the heart of Ngaruawahia

What do you want the Ngaruawahia town centre to look like?

We are starting to develop a brand new Ngaruawahia Town Centre Plan and would like to know what you want to see for the future of the town.

Complete our survey now.

Horsham Downs Link Road is now officially open

Connecting Horsham Downs to the Hamilton section of the Waikato expressway.

The cycleway alongside it connects our communities through to the Resolution Drive extension pathway into Hamilton and allows pedestrian access to the interchange artworks. 

Keep stock behind the gate

If you are a livestock owner, remember to check your fencing to ensure it can keep the flock from escaping.

If you are driving on rural roads and spot any loose stock, contact us on 0800 492 452 as soon as possible. Read more.

Ohinewai carpark upgrade

Check out the upgraded Ohinewai Hall car park!

Our Community Projects team and partners Waikato District Alliance have been busy upgrading car parks around the district.

The work on this carpark included a deep sweep and site tidy-up, adjusting the grades to ensure no more sitting water plus seal and line marking with speed humps.

Pink walk a success

A big thank you to those who came along to the Pound Pup's Pink Walk at Lake Kainui! Together we raised just over $400 for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ 💗

Unfortunately, the Pound Pup's Pink Playdate postponed due to rain and will now take place Sunday 27 November at 1.30am. Check out the event details here.

Shout out EM Photos for taking the time and providing these amazing photos.