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.
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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.
Total Mobility comes to the Waikato District
Free bus travel and subsidy on door-to-door transport services will be available.
Covid-19 coronavirus: More Waikato cases emerge and Huntly detects Covid in wastewater
Covid detected in Huntly wastewater despite no case in town, Ngaruawahia has one case.
$42m Lotto winner: Countdown Pokeno staff 'walking on air'
With a population of around 4500, locals are hoping it's one of them.
Waikato leaders' call to arms to get the vax before summer
Waikato towns are gearing up for the nationwide initiative to push up vaccination numbers.
Vaping retailer Shosha wants border exemption to open more shops in Waikato
Vaping considered essential service provider as it supports smoking cessation programmes.
Councils demand major changes to Three Waters plans
Stronger action is being demanded on consultation, asset ownership and local input.
Waikato Covid cases boost vaccinations, testing
The Waikato District Health Board says level of testing is higher than ever.
Growth plan channels cross-boundary ties
A model for local government, iwi, and government agencies to ensure growth well planned
People turned away from two Hamilton testing centres after positive Covid case
Waikato DHB says testing sites will have extended hours tomorrow.
Hamilton, Raglan, Huntly move to level 3
The alert level change starts at 11.59pm tonight.
Waikato District happy with Watercare partnership
Governments Three Waters Reform made WDC reflect on its own reform that started in 2019.
New festival like Beach Hop, but for motorbikes
Beach Hop legend Noddy Watts has launched two new festivals dedicated to motors and music
Huntly railway station on a long journey to restoration
A place of cultural history with community meeting rooms and artwork on display.
Man, 32, arrested after alleged gang fight in Huntly's main street
Man appeared in court on Monday charged with fighting in a public place.