AFFCO Horotiu Park closing

AFFCO Horotiu Park will be closing permanently on Monday 27 February 2023.

Thank you to AFFCO for allowing us to use the space for the past 25 years! We are investigating suitable alternatives and will provide updates as they are available.

Visit our website for more information and alternative dog parks.

Tuakau Skate Park is open!

Our amazing crew and local kids turned out last Friday to celebrate the official Tuakau Skate Park opening!

The weather didn't stop the fun with kids having an absolute blast, from paddling in puddles to popping some sick moves to winning loads of rad prizes!

Read more about the opening opening and all those involved.

Freedom camping review

Are there areas you want to prohibit or restrict freedom camping in? Do you think people without self-contained vehicles should be able to camp?

Our Freedom Camping Bylaw will be reviewed next year. Give your feedback now, this will be used to draft the new bylaw.

Submit your feedback.

Do you love Tuakau?

Candidates keen to stand for the vacant positions on the Tuakau Community Board can now put their name forward for candidacy.

A lack of candidates in the October Local Government elections prompted the vacancies.

Nomination papers are available from Council’s Tuakau and Ngaruawahia Offices, by phoning 0800 922 822 or via our website. Learn more about the by-election.

New committees formed

The addition of a couple of new committees is a key feature of Waikato District Council’s Mayor Jacqui Church’s governance structure for the next three years.

The Sustainability and Wellbeing Committee was formed to develop strategies and plans to achieve the goals of Council’s Long-Term Plan as they relate to sustainability and the four wellbeings. Find out more about this and other new committees.

Woodlands Estate is in the news!

Following their August win at the New Zealand Wedding Industry Awards, Woodlands is now receiving media attention for their stunning venue and grounds. 

Read the full article.

Community Committee Elections

Do you live in Te Kauwhata, Tamahere or Meremere and want to make a difference to your community? Then come and join the Community Committee!

Public Committee elections are coming up soon for the three Committees. All you need to do is turn up and put your name forward if you want to be a part of a group that supports your community, or vote for or against others who are keen to stand.

View election dates, times and locations.

Dutch elm disease spreading

Trappers are on the hunt for these little critters in the north of our district. The plan is to try and stop the spread of Dutch elm disease down from Auckland.

About 70 traps are being placed on roadsides in an east-west line from Waitakaruru to Port Waikato.

The Elm Bark Beetle carries the disease - the extent of their presence will determine the course of action we need to take. Read more.

Are you prepared?

If a natural disaster strikes you need at least a three-day supply of water. That's three litres per person, per day for drinking water and basic hygiene.

BUT you don't need to purchase bottles from the supermarket! you can prepare your own containers of water in soft-drink bottles, fill plastic ice cream containers with water and keep them in the freezer and more.

Learn more to make sure you have what you need to get through. 

What do you think of our libraries?

If you are a libraries customer, please consider giving them your feedback so that they know what they're getting right and what they could improve for our communities.

Complete the 5-minute survey by Saturday 26 November.

Carpark upgrade

Check out the Otaua Hall carpark before and after a recent upgrade.

The upgrade also included a better tie-in with Maioro Road to ensure a safe transition into the carpark.