Go in the draw to win in a year's free dog rego! Make the switch – request to have your dog rego emailed instead of posted by Friday 8 May 2026, and you'll go in the draw to win a year's free dog r...

Herries Memorial Park and go-kart track underwater following Cyclone Vaianu. Thank you to everyone in our district for getting prepared for Cyclone Vaianu over the weekend. Those efforts made a rea...

Thinking about building a granny flat or minor dwelling? Join us for a free public information meeting to learn about the new granny flat legislation and what it means for homeowners, mum and...

A pre-emptive Waikato regionwide State of Emergency has been declared today as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. This step has been taken due to the potential for severe weather across the...

If it feels like our next property revaluation has come around quickly, you’re right – and there’s a good reason for that. We’ve started work on the district’s next property revaluation earlier than ...

Every town has people who leave a mark that lasts long after they’re gone. In Morrinsville, Hugh Vercoe was one of those people. A former Mayor, Rotary stalwart, and tireless community champion, Hug...

Some of the best things that happen in our communities start small — a local event, a shared celebration, a project led by people who care about where they live. Council grants help support this ...

Dogs in Togs has quietly become one of Swim Zone Morrinsville’s favourite end‑of‑season traditions — the one day a year where the pool goes to the dogs literally before it gets drained for winter. ...

The draft decision on the Ashbourne Fast-track application has been released by the independent Expert Panel. Under the Government’s Fast-track Approvals Act 2024, decisions on Fast-track projects ar...

Join us for Bark and Brew, a relaxed drop-in session where you can pop in, enjoy a cuppa, and chat with our Animal Control team. 📅 Wednesday, 1 April 2026 ⏰ 4.30-5.30pm 📍 Te Aroha Visitor Information...

The meaning behind Te Whare Hui Ora As we celebrate the opening of the new stadium, there is a deeper story to be told that's woven into the heart of the building - its te reo Māori name, Te Whare ...

A new chapter for sport in Matamata: our journey from 1959 to today Matamata has always been a community that rallies behind its young people, and the opening of the new Open Country Community Stadiu...