District council works urgently to upgrade treatment plant
Increase in population of Te Kauwhata adds to pressure on upgrade plans
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Te Huia exceeds 11,000 passengers in just over three months
Train to Auckland proving extremely popular with families in school holidays.
Waikato District in for average 6.5% rates rise and 3.5% next year
Waikato District Council formally adopts Long Term Plan 2021-2031.
Canada geese at Huntly's Lake Hakanoa off death row - for now
Waikato District Council investigating other methods to control the geese population.
Strong support for Māori representation in local government
"The voice of the community has been heard. What is good for Māori is good for everyone."
Waikato Regional Council still considering Sleepyhead appeal
1100 homes for up to 3000 residents, and a factory with 2600 new jobs is planned.
Kaivolution food rescue has busiest day ever
Foodstuffs donates food galore after huge trade expo in Hamilton ends.
Waikato axe death: Man jailed for six years
Phillip Macpherson died in the fight at Pukemiro in March 2019.
District plans to sell pensioner homes
Housing for the elderly best managed by social housing providers, says council.
Rates rise, rubbish, and sale of pensioner housing on the agenda
Key questions: 9pc rates rise, sale of pensioner housing , inorganic rubbish collection.
Hamilton - Auckland commuter train arrives right on time
The new Te Huia service arrived at Papakura station on schedule.
Waikato enters historic new era in public transport
Public get a chance for a sneak peak at Te Huia train open days this weekend.
Te Huia train ride an absolute breeze
Waikato continues to set the benchmark in public transport for the disabled community.
Waikato axe attack trial: Gasps in public gallery as man found not guilty of murder
Justice Mary Peters summarised the case before sending the jury out about 1pm.
April 6 set as launch date for Te Huia train service
Two return weekday trips to Papakura with pick ups at Frankton, Rotokauri and Huntly.
Contaminated recycling costing ratepayers thousands
Paint, cylinders, human faeces and even a hand gun have stopped recycling sorting lines.
District to charge for replacement recycling crates
All recycling needs to be rinsed clean before being put into crates.
Local Focus: Tat24food 'You walk away feeling good'
Discounted tattoos for donated food in Huntly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hamilton man who kidnapped 4-year-old gets five years in jail on numerous sex offences
Taukiri Makaira Cash undertook a two-month spree of sexual offending against young girls.
First group completes new transitions programme
Providing rangatahi the skills to make a significant contribution to their communities.
PGF confirms $454,000 to finish Sunset Beach centre
Funding replaces money that was unable to be raised due to Covid-19 impacts.
The Road Ahead: The missing piece in our Covid-19 puzzle
The Road Ahead poses risks for our way of life - how does our economy save us?
Police officer injured dealing with fleeing driver incident in Huntly
Police have confirmed the officer was hit while laying road spikes in Huntly.
Have your say as council plans for impacts of climate change
Protecting people and their property number one priority for Waikato District Council.
Pan Pacific Community Hub in Hamilton will be a first for New Zealand
A space for Waikato's Pacific people to celebrate and maintain practices and traditions.
A great project for the school holidays
Matariki heralds the start of Māori New Year and is a time of sharing and festivity.
No pay rise for Waikato District Council staff or elected members
Rates increase slightly less than original Long Term Plan proposal.
Keep an eye out for new speed limit signs
Main areas of focus are Raglan, Whatawhata and Te Kowhai, and Tuakau.
Power networks join for seamless recharging experience
Electricity network companies lead the way with OpenLoop.
Up to 63 per cent of households report a drop in income
Survey shows many households and businesses still positive about future.
Meteor Theatre launches massive fundraising drive
Theatre, comedy, live youth bands, kids' show, a live-streaming festival - and more.
Plan ahead for safe winter on Waikato roads
Ensure your car is safe, roadworthy and well equipped for winter driving.
Hakarimata Summit Track reopens
Scan the QR code at the bottom of the track to help with contact tracing.