Friday, April 18, 2025

Council

Crackdown on unregistered dogs: final infringement notices issued

As part of efforts to promote responsible dog ownership in the Auckland region, dog owners who have failed to register their pets despite multiple...

Waikato District proposes 4.25% rate increase

Waikato District Council wants to hear from its communities about important issues facing the district over the next nine years – waters and roading...

No trains for 16 days from this weekend due to rail upgrade

KiwiRail will progress upgrade and renewal projects across Auckland’s rail network over the Easter holiday period later this month, as the region draws ever...

WDC seeking community feedback on waste minimisation

The Waikato District Council is calling on the community to shape the future of waste minimisation. Consultation on the draft Waste Minimisation and Management Plan...

Fresh name for Waikato economic development brand

The Waikato District Council has unveiled its new, refreshed economic development brand, Takitini. Over the past two years, the council has worked in partnership with Waikato-Tainui...

Rubbish collection changes on the way for Franklin

Residents will need to put out rubbish in council bins instead of bags from June 30 when Franklin moves to rates-funded rubbish collections. The rates-funded...

Council services in our complex society and environment

By Jacqui Church, Waikato District Mayor  I’m a local Port Waikato resident, business owner in Pukekohe, who has been connected to and lived in and...

Visitors flock to Pukekohe Water Treatment Plant open day

More than 250 people visited the newly-reopened Pukekohe Water Treatment Plant recently to explore and learn the role it plays in Auckland’s integrated water...

Rubbish collection a hot topic

By Andy Baker, Franklin Ward councillor As I have been attending public consultation sessions on the council’s annual plan, one of the issues the...

Final chance for feedback on Auckland Council’s Annual Plan

Aucklanders are encouraged to place feedback on Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026, before the consultation period closes on Friday. Consultation on the plan closes...