Sunday, May 18, 2025

Council

Roaming dogs put community at risk

Off-leash dogs on sports fields pose a serious risk to children and players, Auckland Council warns. One Takanini resident, who did not want to be...

Uniting to reimagine Manukau Harbour’s future

A new forum showcasing solutions and opportunities for New Zealand’s second-biggest harbour will be held later this month. The Manukau Harbour Symposium, held at Green...

Watercare upgrades water network to support future growth

Watercare has completed a $2 million project to increase the future capacity of the water network in Pukekohe and Buckland. Over the past two months,...

Aucklanders thanked for conserving water

A wetter than normal April has seen Auckland’s dam levels rise above the “preparing for drought” level, says the region’s water utility. Watercare says it...

New chief executive for Watercare

Auckland’s public water utility has announced Jamie Sinclair as its next chief executive. Watercare board chair Geoff Hunt says that following a comprehensive candidate market...

Getting back to basics isn’t so simple says Waikato mayor

As the cost of living continues to put pressure on households across the country, Waikato District Council is focused on delivering essential services that...

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...