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EW committed to environmental partnerships
Tuesday, 15 June 2010, 4:39 pm | Environment Waikato
Environment Waikato is committed to taking a strong partnership approach with farmers and local councils when it comes to developing new ways of protecting the environment and farming profits, says chairman Peter Buckley. More >>
New ‘The Waters of the Waikato’ resource
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 3:30 pm | Environment Waikato
A new book due for launching next month on the Waikato River from Taupo to Port Waikato will be an important resource for decision makers considering future management of the river It will also be useful for people interested in water quality, ecological ... More >>
Waikato Shallow Lakes Cyanobacterial Warning
Wednesday, 9 June 2010, 4:46 pm | Environment Waikato
The threat to human health from cyanobacteria in Lakes Hakanoa and Waahi is now acceptably low, according to recent monitored results. More >>
Financiers urge farmers to work with them
Friday, 21 May 2010, 2:16 pm | Environment Waikato
Waikato farmers are being urged to work with finance professionals to help ensure their properties can weather the short and long-term affects of the drought in the region. More >>
New sonar devices to aid bat bounce-back
Friday, 21 May 2010, 1:34 pm | Environment Waikato
A long-tailed breed of little Hamilton natives, who navigate by sonar, is threatened with extinction by hungry rats and loss of suitable trees. More >>
Ngatamariki consents granted by EW and Taupo DC
Thursday, 13 May 2010, 1:01 pm | Environment Waikato
Environment Waikato hearings commissioner have granted 17 resource consents to a joint venture looking to build the proposed Ngatamariki Geothermal Development at Tahorakuri, near Taupo. More >>
Bringing the bellbirds back
Monday, 3 May 2010, 9:43 am | Environment Waikato
Bringing bellbirds back to Hamilton is the aim of an ambitious new reintroduction programme being led by Landcare Research and the University of Waikato. More >>
Waikato Regional Drought Committee Formed
Tuesday, 13 April 2010, 2:21 pm | Environment Waikato
A Waikato Regional Drought Committee has been officially formed at a meeting in Hamilton today to help co-ordinate relief to farmers and others affected by the drought conditions affecting the region. More >>
Free buses available for ITM 400
Friday, 9 April 2010, 2:15 pm | Environment Waikato
Promoters of the ITM 400 next weekend are again offering free Hamilton bus services to help reduce traffic congestion in the city and minimise the event’s carbon footprint. More >>
EW chairman pledges council support after drought
Thursday, 8 April 2010, 11:23 am | Environment Waikato
Environment Waikato chairman Peter Buckley says the regional council will work closely with the Government and other agencies to help support farmers through drought conditions in the region. More >>
EW backs Fonterra farm checks
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 3:35 pm | Environment Waikato
Fonterra’s pilot programme to check the effluent management infrastructure on farms in the Waikato is well underway and receiving positive support and feedback from farmers and Environment Waikato, says Fonterra’s GM Milk Supply, Tim Deane. More >>
Tui mine clean-up consents lodged
Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 10:05 am | Environment Waikato
A major milestone in the remediation of one of New Zealand’s most contaminated sites has been reached today with the public notification of applications for consent to clean up the Tui Mine site near Te Aroha. More >>
Tui mine clean-up consents lodged
Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 9:48 am | Environment Waikato
A major milestone in the remediation of one of New Zealand’s most contaminated sites has been reached today with the public notification of applications for consent to clean up the Tui Mine site near Te Aroha. More >>
Dairy accord report highlights need to improve
Thursday, 18 March 2010, 12:15 pm | Environment Waikato
The latest snapshot of Waikato dairy farmer compliance with regional council effluent management rules shows the importance of the council working with farmers to improve the situation, says Environment Waikato. More >>
RTC chair welcomes Expressway progress
Friday, 5 March 2010, 2:19 pm | Environment Waikato
The chair of the multi-agency Waikato Regional Transport Committee says the Government’s announcement today of the contract for the Te Rapa section of the Waikato Expressway is great news for the regional economy and road safety. More >>
Optimistic about partnership with Waikato-Tainui
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 5:28 pm | Environment Waikato
Environment Waikato is looking forward to working with Waikato-Tainui and other iwi to achieve the shared vision of a clean and healthy Waikato River. More >>
Twice The Encouragement For Young Scientists
Saturday, 13 February 2010, 10:37 am | Environment Waikato
Environment Waikato’s annual prize in water science has been jointly awarded to Kohji Muraoka and Catherine Sturgeon. Introduced in 1989, the prize is awarded annually to a third year student who has shown outstanding ability in the School of Science ... More >>
Hillside Fine Appropriate Says EW
Thursday, 11 February 2010, 4:48 pm | Environment Waikato
Environment Waikato says the $65,000 fine imposed today on the Crafar company Hillside Ltd is appropriate for the offending involved. More >>
Lake Taupo: EW Welcomes Effect Of Carbon Deal
Thursday, 4 February 2010, 12:42 pm | Environment Waikato
A pioneering deal involving a farm-to-forestry conversion and the subsequent sale of carbon credits from the forests is being heralded as a major win for the Waikato economy and the environment. More >>
No serious effect expected from Awakino spill
Sunday, 27 December 2009, 6:47 pm | Environment Waikato
Environment Waikato is not expecting any significant environmental impact as a result of a whey spill after a truck and trailer unit left the road and crashed into the Awakino River this morning. More >>
