New Council Committees Aim to Strengthen Local Voice & Choice
November 13, 2025
Waikato District Council has confirmed a new committee structure designed to bring decision-making closer to communities and Tamahere’s own representatives, Cr Mike Keir and Cr Crystal Beavis, are set to play key roles.Mayor Aksel Bech says the restructure is about “stre...
Waikato District Council’s new Mayor Aksel Bech and councillors were officially sworn in on Tuesday, 28 October, marking the start of a new three-year term. The focus for the 2025–2028 Council is clear — strengthening community voice, improving local decision-making, a...
Local Democracy and Why Your Vote Matters as Much as a National Election
September 17, 2025
We’re often told that national elections are the “big ones.” They shape Parliament, the economy, and foreign policy. But here in the Waikato, the elections that will have the greatest impact on your everyday life are happening right now via your letterbox.Roading, rate...
A packed public meeting at the Tamahere Community Centre offered residents a long-awaited opportunity to voice their views on the controversial Birchwood Lane traffic calming trial. Organised by Waikato District Council (WDC), the session drew more than 70 attendees and resu...
New CEO Craig Hobbs Engages with Tamahere Community
February 5, 2025
In a display of community spirit, Waikato District Council's newly appointed Chief Executive, Craig Hobbs, took time out to attend the Tamahere Community Committee's February meeting held at the Tamahere Community Centre....
Waikato District Council Councillor Crystal Beavis Calls for Constructive Dialogue and Clear Communication in Tamahere
November 1, 2024
In response to recent observations by Tamahere Community Committee (TCC) Chair Charles Fletcher, Waikato District Council (WDC) Councillor Crystal Beavis addresses key concerns facing the Tamahere/Woodlands ward, urging ratepayers to maintain constructive communication and u...
Community Asked to Help Shape The 2025-2034 Long Term Plan (LTP)
September 27, 2024
Early engagement with the community has commenced to help shape the 2025-2034 Long Term Plan (LTP). The WDC is inviting residents and ratepayers to share their thoughts by completing a survey, available online on our website , or hard copy at our libraries and Coun...
WDC Councillors Report August 2024
August 30, 2024
Here is this months WDC Reps report from Councillors Crystal Beavis and Mike Keir. There are a number of points of interest to the Tamahere Community.1. Your chance to help re-shape the Neighbourhood Parks Reserve Management Plan and the Sports Park Reserve Management Plan, ...
Your WDC Council Representatives December Report
December 12, 2023
It’s A Season For ChangeThe new coalition Government has announced a flood of major changes that will impact local government. Waikato District Council is watching for opportunities as details emerge over the next few months. Changes announced include:· &n...
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