Horizons Regional Council - Latest News [Page 12]
Mangapapa Stream shines at River Awards
Friday, 27 November 2015, 9:39 am | Horizons Regional Council
The Mangapapa Stream near Woodville in the Horizons Region has been recognised as the second most improved waterway for dissolved inorganic nitrogen at this year’s New Zealand River Awards. More >>
Anzac Cliffs work resumes
Wednesday, 25 November 2015, 3:52 pm | Horizons Regional Council
ork to realign the Manawatu River and stabilise Anzac Cliffs is back in action this week after closing down during high river flows over the winter months. More >>
Students jostling for top cyclist spot
Tuesday, 24 November 2015, 10:22 am | Horizons Regional Council
Students from around the Region are prepping their bikes and donning their helmets in the hopes of being crowned the Central District’s Young Cyclist of the Year on Thursday 26 November. More >>
Experienced Horizons engineer recognised
Friday, 13 November 2015, 11:47 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council engineer Peter Blackwood is the 2015 recipient of the prestigious Arch Campbell Award for his contribution to river management. More >>
Signatories support Lake Trust funding announcement
Thursday, 12 November 2015, 5:09 pm | Horizons Regional Council
The five signatories to the Lake Horowhenua are delighted with the Lake Horowhenua Trust’s successful application to Central Government’s Te Mana o Te Wai fund announced by Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Maori Party co-leader Marama ... More >>
Growth Study accelerates
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 2:31 pm | Horizons Regional Council
The accelerator is down and the lights are green for the Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Growth Study Action Plan, with the appointment of HenleyHutchings and Spearhead as the Programme Directors. More >>
Students compete for Conservation Week
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 4:02 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Students from nine local schools competed in a Challenge Day at Totara Reserve yesterday to celebrate Conservation Week. More >>
Bainesse school on the grow
Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 1:56 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is assisting a student-driven planting operation at Bainesse School which is changing the landscape and the students’ attitudes towards their environment. More >>
Horizons withdraws notice of review
Monday, 2 November 2015, 1:22 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council has formally withdrawn its notice of review in support of an option that will see the renewal of Palmerston North City Council’s wastewater treatment plant consent brought forward from 2028 to 2022. More >>
Initial projections promising for One Plan implementation
Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 5:08 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Over 60 nutrient management consents have been issued and nitrogen projections are looking positive for the Mangatainoka catchment according to a paper on One Plan implementation received by Horizons Regional Councillors today. More >>
Horizons to monitor river levels over long weekend
Friday, 23 October 2015, 12:19 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council operations and emergency management staff will be keeping an eye on river levels across the Region over the long weekend. More >>
Totara Reserve opens for summer
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 12:18 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Totara Reserve is opening for summer camping this Labour Weekend with a number of improvements to come. More >>
River management experts visit Region
Monday, 12 October 2015, 12:31 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Representatives from all but one regional council and unitary authority involved in the river management and flood protection business visited Horizons Regional Council last week. More >>
Bike racks, additional routes and services for Feilding
Thursday, 8 October 2015, 10:54 am | Horizons Regional Council
Uzabus have been successful in their bid to provide Horizons regional Council’s Feilding to Palmerston North bus service, complete with a series of service improvements from January 2016. More >>
Protection holds over night
Friday, 25 September 2015, 10:12 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council’s operations staff are pleased to report stopbanks damaged in the June storm event have held up over night under pressured conditions. More >>
Horizons to monitor situation overnight
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 4:37 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council’s operations and emergency management staff will continue to keep an eye on river levels in the Manawatu and Rangitikei overnight. More >>
Crews on standby to open gates
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 9:50 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council have a crew on standby to open the Moutoa floodgates late this morning after steady rain in the Tararua, Manawatu and Rangitikei catchments. More >>
Accord’s successes shared with Symposium
Wednesday, 23 September 2015, 8:48 am | Horizons Regional Council
Members of the Manawatu River Leaders’ Forum shared their story of collaboration with other delegates at the 2015 International River Symposium’s Gala Dinner in Brisbane last night. More >>
Detectors provide insight for native fish
Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 9:28 am | Horizons Regional Council
An innovative surveying method that detects piharau (lamprey) populations through their pheromones is proving promising in the Horizons Region. More >>
Drivers encouraged to make a good call
Monday, 7 September 2015, 11:09 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council’s road safety team is conducting a joint campaign with Police to promote correct signaling at roundabouts. More >>