Council news
General news, media releases and the Community Update can be found on this page.
13 May 2020, 12:00 PM
Western Waikato Emergency Operating Centre (WWEOC) is joining forces with two other...
11 May 2020, 1:58 PM
The date for Alert Level 2 has been announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as Thursday...
5 May 2020, 2:05 PM
Local residents are being urged to step up and support local businesses which are now able...
4 May 2020, 3:21 PM
Western Waikato Emergency Operations Centre's welfare team have provided help for 215...
1 May 2020, 1:12 PM
Waikato residents are being reminded to stay respectful and responsible during the first...
30 Apr 2020, 2:15 PM
A new webpage has been launched by Waikato Civil Defence aimed at the generous people in...
30 Apr 2020, 8:40 AM
To protect all whānau and communities in our rohe and to extend the reach of our Community...
29 Apr 2020, 5:00 AM
Local residents who are struggling to feed their companion pets can reach out for help...
26 Apr 2020, 1:00 PM
In addition to help with food, medication and transport, items used to keep warm are also...
25 Apr 2020, 1:09 PM
Hunters across New Zealand will be able to hunt on private land with special restrictions...
24 Apr 2020, 10:54 AM
This year, Anzac Day will be like no other.
With services cancelled for the first time...
23 Apr 2020, 2:10 PM
Adrenalin-junkie enthusiasts are being asked to wait before embarking on their favourite...
23 Apr 2020, 12:00 PM
Due to the lockdown, a number of community facilities/businesses may not have been...
22 Apr 2020, 1:30 PM
Western Waikato residents in need of welfare support can rest assured help will still...
20 Apr 2020, 11:15 AM
Increased reports of social gatherings and un-essential travel during Alert Level 4 is...
19 Apr 2020, 1:30 PM
Waikato’s 0800 800 405 welfare helpline has provided assistance to close to 1400 people...
18 Apr 2020, 12:00 PM
Household bubbles will be able to expand when NZ moves to Alert Level 3 but keep it...
17 Apr 2020, 1:11 PM
The announcement of what will happen when New Zealand moves to Alert Level 3 shouldn’t...
16 Apr 2020, 2:27 PM
People experiencing respiratory illnesses including sore throats or runny noses should...
16 Apr 2020, 12:00 PM
Buying groceries, collecting prescriptions and sourcing firewood is all in a day’s work...
15 Apr 2020, 2:05 PM
Western Waikato Emergency Operating Centre staff are encouraging people to hang in there...
14 Apr 2020, 11:36 AM
There is no doubt we live in caring, generous communities.
But it appears that some...
13 Apr 2020, 1:05 PM
Diligent citizens are alerting local Council’s in droves for suspected COVID-19...
12 Apr 2020, 2:28 PM
Domestic abuse comes in all shapes and forms and can affect people from all walks of life,...
11 Apr 2020, 1:29 PM
Find you’re okay most days but struggling others? Help is at hand with the launch of...
11 Apr 2020, 1:00 PM
Waipa, Otorohanga and Waitomo residents are being asked to have a staycation, not a...
9 Apr 2020, 1:00 PM
A ‘Mighty Local’ campaign is underway to share Waikato stories, public messages and...
9 Apr 2020, 11:50 AM
Urgent medication needs will be addressed this Easter with a handful of pharmacies open in...
8 Apr 2020, 1:15 PM
An influx of illegal rubbish dumping is causing headaches across the Waikato with local...
7 Apr 2020, 1:00 PM
Residents living in the Western Waikato area are being strongly urged not to travel to...