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Regional Transport Leaders Raise Infrastructure Cost Concerns With Minister
Thursday, 1 October 2026, 5:07 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Concerns over inconsistency with estimating and business case development were also raised, particularly following the pausing of Hamilton Southern Links and amid wider rates pressures across the region. More >>
Major Funding Boost For Flood Monitoring Network
Friday, 25 September 2026, 12:00 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council project sponsor Dr Ed Brown, Manager Environmental Monitoring, said the investment would help deliver a step change in flood monitoring resilience across the region. More >>
Funding Injection Approved For Aquatic Weed Control At Lake Karāpiro
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 1:52 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The decision was made following a deputation to the September council meeting, led by Waipā District Mayor Mike Pettit. More >>
Remediating Waterways From Impacts Of Flooding A Key Focus Of $9.29m River And Catchment Programme In 2025/26
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 1:31 pm | Waikato Regional Council
“This was enabled by confirmation of the funding by Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit, which was put to immediate use,” said Mr Blackie. More >>
Council Endorses Landmark Regional Biodiversity Strategy
Friday, 18 September 2026, 12:13 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Committee Chair, Ben Dunbar-Smith said the strategy recognises biodiversity as important for supporting clean water, productive land, flood resilience, climate adaptation, cultural identity and the region’s economy. More >>
Council Seeks Feedback On The Public Transport Fares Policy
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 9:17 am | Waikato Regional Council
Consultation opens at 9am on Thursday, 3 September 2026 and closes at 5pm on Monday, 5 October 2026. Feedback will inform decisions on proposed updates to fare policies in the Waikato Regional Public Transport Plan 2022–2032. More >>
Council Adopts Resilience Framework
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 3:35 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council Chair Warren Maher said the framework reflects the council’s commitment to taking a proactive approach to resilience. More >>
Council To Develop Position Statement On AI Data Centres
Friday, 21 August 2026, 3:21 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Committee chair Keith Holmes said the Waikato region, with its strategic industrial areas and strong energy infrastructure, was well positioned to benefit from the growing global demand for AI and digital infrastructure. More >>
Council Responds To Government’s RMA Announcement
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 12:21 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Dr McLay said the Government’s announcement did not alter the significance of Te Ture Whaimana or the long-term aspirations it sets for the Waikato and Waipā rivers. More >>
Council Investigates ‘Serious Damage’ To Three Streams
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 2:25 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Unlawful works in our natural waterways can cause real damage and attract hefty penalties, warns Regional Compliance Manager Patrick Lynch. More >>
Council Supports Stronger Environmental Reporting
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 11:51 am | Waikato Regional Council
The council also emphasised the importance of recognising regional council expertise, mātauranga Māori, Treaty settlement obligations and the diverse environmental characteristics found across New Zealand. More >>
Confirmation Of PA At Long Bay Kauri Walk
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 1:42 pm | Waikato Regional Council
“Preserving kauri on the Coromandel Peninsula really depends on everyone playing their part in stopping the spread of PA,” says Waikato Regional Council Biosecurity and Biodiversity Manager Patrick Whaley. More >>
University Of Waikato Student Recognised With Water Sciences Prize
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 9:04 am | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council Chair Warren Maher said the award celebrates the next generation of environmental scientists whose work will help address some of New Zealand’s most important freshwater challenges. More >>
Waikato Regional Council Maintains Support For Single Unitary Authority
Monday, 3 August 2026, 2:44 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council Chair Warren Maher said, “A single unitary authority makes the Waikato region strategically stronger and best reflects the reality that some functions are more effectively delivered at scale.” More >>
State Of The Gulf Report Reinforces Council Stance On Need For Catchment-Wide Action
Thursday, 16 July 2026, 12:50 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Council Chair Warren Maher said the report reflects what council’s own science and monitoring programmes have been showing for many years. More >>
New Waikato Regional Economic Development Strategy Adopted
Friday, 26 June 2026, 3:19 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato is already one of New Zealand’s key economic regions, contributing around $38.8 billion to GDP (9% of the national economy) and supporting a working-age population of 422,000. More >>
Council Wins Supreme Award For Pathways To The Sea Strategy At Local Government Awards
Friday, 19 June 2026, 12:36 pm | Waikato Regional Council
There were seven categories and 69 entries in total, a record-breaking number of entries celebrating the innovation, leadership and collaboration happening across local government in Aotearoa. More >>
Council Advances Action Plan To Secure Waikato Region’s Water Future
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 3:49 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Strengthening the region’s water security will require coordinated effort across the Waikato, said Cr Dunbar-Smith. More >>
Final Environment Court Decision Issued On Plan Change 1
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 4:06 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council Chief Executive Chris McLay said the decision marked a significant milestone in the 13-year process of the plan’s development. More >>
Waihi Farmer Fined For Effluent Discharge
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 12:49 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The conviction comes after council compliance officers inspected the defendant’s farm in October 2023, having issued him with an abatement notice earlier that year for breaching dairy effluent rules. More >>
