Weed spraying
Our contractor, City Care, will be spraying broadleaf weeds in turf areas on all Council parks and reserves in October and November 2024.
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Register your Christmas-themed event for the Christmas Festival
If you have a Christmas-themed event scheduled between 25 November and 24 December 2024, be sure to register. Registrations close on Sunday 27 October 2024.
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Weed spraying
Our contractor, Green by Nature, will be spraying broadleaf weeds on selected Council sports fields from 25 September to 11 October 2024.
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Longer than usual processing times
Due to a high volume of permit applications for council land leading into the summer season, the processing time is expected to be longer than usual. We appreciate your patience as we work diligently to handle each application with the attention it requires.
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Go paperless!
Receive your land rates, water rates and rating valuation notices by email.
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Changes to community funding
We are changing to a new community funding framework and a new funding platform called SmartyGrants.
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Huitau Pā walkway partial closure
Part of Huitau Pa walkway is closed due to significant erosion. You can still access the track from the parking area, however please do not walk along the cliff and make sure you stay well away from the edge as it is unsafe. Signage is in place.
Temporary Closure
Temporary delay to project
Due to changes in our scheduled programming, the start of the Dave Culham Drive project has been postponed and will be integrated into future planned activities. We are committed to beginning this work as soon as possible and enhancing this important infrastructure for our community. We appreciate your understanding as we make the necessary changes to ensure the project's success.
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The Waipū Activity Zone playground is temporarily closed
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Flush water from taps in the mornings
The Ministry of Health recommends flushing a mugful of water from drinking-water taps each morning to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings.
Although the health risk is small, this simple precaution is one all households on public and private water supplies should take.
For more information please call a Health NZ Drinking Water Assessor on 09 430 4100.
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