Driver testing services return to Matamata and Cambridge
NZ Transport Agency listened to community calls and reintroduces the services next year.
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Outdoor water use curbs to kick in this week
The city council moves Hamilton into water alert level 2 restricting outdoor water use
Waipā joins special alliance to protect Waikato bats
The district council voted to carry on participating in the Waikato Regional Bat Strategy.
Mighty River Domain won't host events in December
Waipā District Council made the move due to uncertainty and lack of time to plan.
Waikato councils make vaccine passes compulsory
Waipā and Taupo district councils require vaccine passes for entry to their facilities
Waikato Christmas parades cancelled
A lot of Waikato Christmas parade organisers cancelled the events due to Covid-19.
Saving the wai in Waikato: Think ahead as hot, humid summer looms
Make every drop count as above-average summer temperatures are expected.
Waipā and Ōtorohanga will work together on water issues
The two councils have signed a joint agreement to save costs on future water works.
Cambridge cycleway is ready to roll
The only work left now is to remove a pedestrian crossing and to switch on traffic lights
Third Cambridge bridge will be needed in the longer term
Victoria and Fergusson bridge will cope with the projected traffic flows to 2051.
Character and good urban design under threat in Cambridge, Te Awamutu
'A recipe for creating slum situations and a huge cost on ratepayers' - Jim Mylchreest.
Waikato leaders demand easing of alert level restrictions
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate and Taupo electorate MP Louise Upston wrote to the PM
New name and logo for Cambridge velodrome
Pokies operator has been a long-time supporter of cycling programmes.
'It's not on': Waikato councils outraged by Three Waters mandate
'A sad day for local democracy' as council submissions are ignored
Kihikihi village plan approved
Great feedback received from the community on the new plan
Bulk of land access secured for new cycleway
Pathway will be an amazing asset the community will love and enjoy for years to come
Cycleway's Waipā section delayed to early 2022
Hopes of completion by the end of the year have been dashed
Costs to ratepayers mount as vandalism skyrockets
Damage costs mean district missing out on other park improvements
Waipā tourism bucks Covid slowdown
Visitor spend remains 'healthy' amid successive lockdowns
Interchange lifts Tamahere access safety
Maps will show residents new route in and out of the community.
One step closer for Urban Mobility
Paths will link retirement villages and main destinations that people want to go to.
Super Saturday savours sweet success
Super Saturday had 10,279 people getting their jabs - the main motivation: treats
Council allays fears over Covid in tap water
Some buying bottled water out of fear of the safety of public drinking water
Waikato leaders' call to arms to get the vax before summer
Waikato towns are gearing up for the nationwide initiative to push up vaccination numbers.
Bed boys help students out of second-hand dilemma
Two students founded bed retailer FlatPack Co as an alternative to second hand beds.
Councils demand major changes to Three Waters plans
Stronger action is being demanded on consultation, asset ownership and local input.
Widening Waikato level 3 border 'necessary to protect vulnerable', mayor says
Waipa Mayor Jim Mylchreest is urging people to get vaccinated.
Mayor faces public backlash after comments around North Island lockdown
Horrific comments 'not on'.
Mayor says only way to control outbreak is to lock down North Island
Waipa has a high rate of vaccination but the Mayor is urging everyone to get their dose.
Growth plan channels cross-boundary ties
A model for local government, iwi, and government agencies to ensure growth well planned
Celebrate spring among the cherry blossoms
Two more themed days at Tamahere Cherry Blossom Festival.
Hamilton Wasps celebrate Gwynne Shield centenary with win
The traditional tournament was back to celebrate 100 years, despite unknown future.
Progress on track as Waipā cycleway section nears completion
Cycle path will span 70km along the Waikato River, from Ngāruawāhia to Lake Karāpiro.
Man who faked Covid diagnosis appears in court
Man accused of editing a text message to say he had returned a positive Covid-19 test.