Veteran councillor Jacqui Church new Waikato District mayor
Church is going to replace long-standing mayor Allan Sanson.
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LGNZ calls for independent review after low voter turnout
The group wants practical recommendations that are taken on board by the Government.
Te Kauwhata wine brand bosses clock up another grape achievement
Invivo founders nominated in international Wine Enthusiast Awards.
Mayor says govt 'holding councils to ransom' over housing density rules
Three homes up to 11m high will be allowed without needing a resource consent.
Walk your way: anything from a stroll by a river to a hike up a mountain.
Plenty of options to choose from when the Waikato outdoors beckons.
Local elections 2022: Meet the Waikato Candidates events
Find out where you can meet your local candidates and ask them the tough questions.
Police hunting those responsible for two ram raids in Waikato
Police in Waikato are hunting those responsible for two ram raid incidents in the area.
Council delays plan change to get it right for its communities
New rules would cover a wide variety of topographic and demographic considerations.
Buy local, eat fresh at mighty Waikato farmers' markets
Buy local and eat fresh at mighty Waikato farmers' markets.
Waikato's first mobile hep C clinic launched in Huntly
The mobile clinic brings testing and treatment to areas where it is needed most.
Waipā District Council may apply for better-off funding
Despite opposing the Three Waters Reform, council took the first step to apply for funds.
District Council earthquake-proofs CBDs
After community consultation council identified busy streets and buildings posing risk.
Huntly pool flicks the switch to heating with electricity
The Project is part of Waikato District Council's efforts to reduce emissions.
Human resource adviser always has the community at heart
Enrich Group HR lead Janet Steffert says her current work is the highlight of her career.
Plenty of Matariki celebration and learning opportunities for mighty Waikato whānau as well as visitors
National acknowledgement of the Māori new year with a new public holiday on June 24.
Drag queens teach kids about anti-bullying
Erika and CoCo Flash read, sing and dance with kids at Rainbow storytime event in Raglan
SH1 northbound overnight closures while barriers removed
Safety work on Waikato Expressway between Ōhinewai and Rangiriri completed.
District council looks to earthquake-proof CBDs
Council wants feedback about which busy streets, buildings at risk during an earthquake.
Dogfight prevented after council listens to owners
Waikato District Council adopts Dog Bylaw with changes and excludes controversial permits.
Some overnight detours as Hamilton Expressway nears completion
Other work continues across the Waikato and BoP state highway network.
Collaboration the key to curbing invasive fish
The project aims to fill knowledge gaps to assist in managing koi numbers
Electrifying: Huntly receives battery energy storage system
WEL Networks and Infratec build a storage system that meets the demand of 2000 homes.
Alleged milk tanker attack; Boy racer facing multiple charges appears in court
The 18-year-old man made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.
'Unprecedented' consents workload puts screening service on ice
Council suggests hiring your own professional planning consultant for a complex proposal
Rain gardens to improve lake's water quality
Natural filtration removes contaminants in rainwater heading to Lake Te Koo Utu.
Teen arrested after attack on milk tanker
An 18-year-old man will appear in court next week.
State-of-the-art New World supermarket opens in Te Kauwhata
New store replaces Four Square that has proudly served the community since the 1950s.
First construction at Sleepyhead Estate project expected to start soon
$1 billion project expected to create 2600 jobs and 1100 affordable homes.
Te Huia adds airport station stop and more daytime trips
Train will terminate in downtown Auckland at The Strand Station on weekdays.
Appeals resolved for Ohinewai development rezoning
The development comprises a $1.2B, 178ha manufacturing hub and residential community.
Consultation opens on speed limit changes
Huntly, Te Kauwhata, Ngaruawahia and Tuakau town centres would be 30 km/h.
Resolved: $1.2b Sleepyhead housing, manufacturing project set to go
All appeals against the big housing and manufacturing centre plan said to be satisfied.
Just 7102 more jabs will get Māori whānau to 90pc
Vax push targets communities across the region with a focus on the young
Woodlands Estate nominated for numerous awards
The venue is nominated in the national gardens trust and wedding industry awards.