Blue Wallace News
RMA Discount Regulations Hold Councils Accountable
If you have, or are thinking of applying for a Resource Consent under the Resource Management Act, it could now literally Pay You to keep an eye on the calendar.
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Thursday 27 January 2011
WDC Variation 16 Submissions Close on 30th November.
A reminder that the period to make submissions on Waikato District Council's proposed Variation 16 CLOSES SOON. Probably the most significant changes in the Variation relate to the rural subdivision rules. Copies of the Variation are available from WDC offices or on their website. Submissions must be in to Council by 30th of November 2010. For help making a submission please contact our office on 07 8397799.
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Wednesday 24 November 2010
Waikato District may tighten Rural development rules
Waikato District Council are currently reviewing their rural & coastal development and subdivision rules, and have signalled they may tighten rules to safeguard the potential of rural land.
What does this mean for you?
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Thursday 10 June 2010
Changes to Cadastral Survey Rules force price increase for Boundary Redefinition Surveys
From 24th of May 2010, the Cadastral Survey rules will change, adding the requirement that surveyors lodge a plan with LINZ every time a boundary mark is placed.
Unfortunately this will add to the work and time required to complete a boundary redefinition survey, and we will be forced to raise our prices from that date to reflect this. Prices will also include a new disbursement charge for the LINZ plan lodgement fee of $46.
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Wednesday 19 May 2010
Hamilton City Boundary Changes
Hamilton City Council are currently consulting on the expansion of the city boundaries to include 4 new areas - north west, and east of the city. Public submissions on the proposal can be made until 4pm 26th of May 2010. Follow the link to the HCC website to find out more
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Thursday 13 May 2010
Waikato District Council introduces new Water Supply Bylaw
From March 2010 Council will require that all NEW premises in the Waikato District have a rain water collection tank.
And all new connections to Council’s water supply will have a water meter, so that water will be billed based on the amount used.
For more details of the Bylaw – who it applies to, tank sizes, connections, building consent requirements, and storm water attenuation tanks, follow the link to Council’s website:
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Wednesday 17 February 2010
Fast Forward: Hamilton District Plan Review
The review affects all Hamiltonians. The new District Plan will set out how they and other people can build on, develop and use land in the city. Visit the public open days this week (15-21 Feb) during normal opening hours at Westfield Chartwell. Or follow the link to find out more and comment
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Wednesday 17 February 2010
Horsham Downs Community says "Thanks"
Blue Wallace has been pleased to provide the Horsham Downs Community with free surveying services for their recently completed Osborne Road Community Track. As well as other users, the track now provides a safe path for local children getting to school.
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Wednesday 10 February 2010
Relay For Life 2010 - Proudly supporting the Cancer Society
Help us support the Waikato/BOP Cancer Society by donating to the Blue Wallace Relay for Life team. Either drop some coins in our collection box in the office, or follow the link below to make an online donation. Or come visit us as we complete the 22 hour relay on Saturday & Sunday 6 & 7th of March. Gold coin entry, from East Street gate.
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Thursday 14 January 2010
Blue Wallace Supports Blue September
With a name like ours we couldn't help getting behind the Prostate Cancer Foundation's BLUE SEPTEMBER awareness month. Wearing something blue was easy - the face paint took a bit more convincing.
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Friday 25 September 2009