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The preferred option for the Kopua footbridge in Raglan was decided yesterday.

Waikato District Councillor, Clint Baddeley said the design reflected the wishes of the people of Raglan.

Waikato District Council today made a submission to the Local Government Commission outlining transitional and representation issues for Auckland’s southern boundary.

Local Papamoa beach man Frank Way, is attempting something no one has attempted before, that is to river sled the entire length of the Waikato River, to raise money for prostate cancer.
 

Twenty three people won prizes in the Ngaruawahia Best Garden Competition for 2009.  With a record number of first time entrants, competition was strong within the seven garden categories.

The winners of the Huntly Best Garden Competition for 2009 were announced at a special prizegiving at the Huntly Civic Centre.

A joint committee of Hamilton City and Waikato District Councillors will oversee a number of adjustments to Hamilton’s boundaries in the east and northwest. 

Gardeners wanting to participate in Ngaruawahia’s Best Garden Competition have only until the end of this week to return their completed entry form to Waikato District Council.

Waikato District Council is seeking public feedback on specific Council services in their recently released Levels of Service questionnaire.

Calling all people with green fingers. Does your garden have what it takes to be an award-winning garden?

Sponsored by the Waikato District Council and Huntly and Ngaruawahia Community Boards, the annual Best Garden Competition is back.
 

Two thousand and nine people rolled up their sleeves, and gave the Waikato district a spruce up during Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week. 

Waikato District Council Chief Executive, Gavin Ion, said Council received an overwhelming response this year, with 13 schools, and 12 clubs and families participating in the event - twice as many people as last year.
 

As part of its on-going commitment to actively seek public feedback and involvement, the Waikato District Council is conducting their annual resident satisfaction survey.

Huntly residents are urged to disregard the flyer promoting a mid winter inorganic rubbish collection, as Waikato District Council investigates who is behind the flyer. 

The annual Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week will again take place in September this year.

If you would like help finding a location along the Waikato River to cleanup, please contact Rowan Robinson on 027 5459 559.

The preferred option for the replacement of the Kopua footbridge reflects the strong views of Raglan residents.

Three thousand dogs remain unregistered in the Waikato District despite owners only have 16 days to go before penalties or fines are incurred.

The water has now been given the all clear by the Ministry of Health and you are now able to continue drinking it as normal.

Issues at the Huntly water treatment plant have now been resolved but residents are urged to continue boiling their drinking water until further notice.

The Raglan Structure Plan Whaingaroa Kaupapa Issues and Options Report is now available for community feedback. 

Huntly residents are urged to boil their drinking water for one minute for the next three days while Waikato District Council works to overcome an issue with the water supply.

Waikato District Council has approved its 10 year Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP), which includes a 4.99% general rate rise for the coming year.