Waikato District Council will share a chief executive with neighbouring South Waikato following former CEO Craig Hobbs’ resignation and departure, in a temporary arrangement aimed at maintaining leadership while reducing costs.

Sunday's (18 October) community Open Day at the Tamahere Community Centre attracted nearly 150 visitors, with plenty of constructive discussion and feedback despite attendance being lower than at previous events.

Waikato District Council Chief Executive Craig Hobbs will step down at the end of October, 18 months after taking up the role with a mandate to reshape the organisation and prepare it for the future.

Waikato District Council says the proposed Tamahere Drive upgrade is continuing through detailed design, with several issues raised by residents now addressed and independent safety reviews underway. The project was first presented to residents earlier this year and includes renewal of the existing road pavement alongside improvements to parking, pedestrian access and road safety. Council's June information identified around 40 new diagonal parking spaces and a designated ped

There has been considerable comment on local social media following the arrival of the latest Hamilton City Council and Waikato District Council rates notices, with some ratepayers concerned the new IAWAI water charges represents a “double-up” or an additional charge. That is not the case. The water and wastewater component previously contained within council rates has now been separated out and identified as an IAWAI charge.

A Whole-of-River Super Council bringing together Taupō as the head of the Waikato River, South Waikato, Waipā, Hamilton City and the existing Waikato District Council has emerged as Waikato District Council's preferred response to the Government's call for councils to examine opportunities for local government amalgamation.

Two of Tamahere's most dedicated environmental champions have been recognised in the 2026 Waikato District Mayoral Awards, highlighting the extraordinary impact local volunteers continue to have on the community and its natural environment.

Residents across Tamahere and Tauwhare will begin seeing new speed limit signs installed from 20 July, as Waikato District Council rolls out its 2025 Speed Management Plan across the district. The programme will see approximately 270 sections of road updated, with installation expected to be completed by early September. Each new speed limit becomes legally enforceable once the new signs are in place.