Te Aroha’s new streetlights are starting to shine

Te Aroha's new lantern‑style streetlight fittings have arrived. Over the next couple of months,...

Citizenship ceremonies

On Tuesday we welcomed the new citizens in our district at a colourful ceremony in the...

Property revaluations underway across our district

If it feels like our next property revaluation has come around quickly, you’re right – and there’s...

RID, rates, and rebates

Reminder that fourth instalment is due soon We sent out the fourth rates instalment notices for...

Draft Fast-track decision released for Ashbourne development

The draft decision on the Ashbourne Fast-track application has been released by the independent...

Moving your stock this winter?

As we approach Stock Movement Day (also known as Gypsy Day) on Monday 1 June, we wanted to...

Holiday hours and kerbside collections

   See our upcoming closures and special hours below: King's Birthday 2026 Council...

Good bin placement

You always need a dog in the family

Ten-year-old Pippa, a snack-loving, toy-shredding springer spaniel–labrador mix, has earned her...

Work is about to begin on the Matamata Domain playground

If you’ve been  for the Matamata Domain playground upgrade, we’ve got exciting news. We’re...

Waitoa’s drinking water: what’s being proposed and why change is needed

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be asking for feedback on a proposal that would change how drinking...