Voting for the WEL Energy Trust election closes at 12 noon, on Monday, June 26. The election will determine seven trustees who are elected for the next three years. The trust was formed in 1993 to hold shares in the WEL Energy Group, on behalf of the community.
Tamahere robbery
Waikato Police arrested three young people following an aggravated robbery on a property on Newell Rd, Tamahere last Friday. Two people are facing charges of aggravated robbery and the third was referred to Youth Aid. The victims’ property has been recovered.
Food scraps collection
A kerbside food scraps collection service for Waipā’s urban properties will be in place by 2027 at the latest. Waipā District Council will also investigate a ratepayer-funded, pay-as-you-throw rubbish collection service.
Ruapehu e-waste disposal
Ruapehu District Council partnered with South Waikato Achievement Trust and will now accept e-waste at the Waimarino Resource Recovery Centre and Taumarunui Transfer Station sites.
Environment grant applications
Waikato Regional Council will open applications for the Environmental Initiatives Fund this week. The fund provides one-off grants of up to $40,000 for environment-related projects, such as restoration and community initiatives.
Walkway reopened
The Spa Park to Huka Falls walkway in Taupō has reopened. The path was one of many damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle earlier this year. Apart from Craters Mountain Bike Park, all local cycling tracks have also reopened.
South Waikato pool hours
Due to a lifeguard shortage, South Waikato District Council has to temporarily reduce the weekend hours for the South Waikato Indoor Heated Pools. Weekday hours stay the same.
