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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 >>
Regional Councillors Approve 0.9 Per Cent Rates Increase For 2026/27
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 8:39 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato regional councillors have unanimously agreed on a 0.9 per cent increase in rates revenue from current ratepayers for 2026/27, which is down on the 1.4 per cent estimated in February’s draft annual plan budget. This increase is also below ... More >>
New Strategy Fuels Growth Opportunities For The Waikato
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 3:23 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council Chair Warren Maher said the Waikato region is uniquely placed to lead the transition. More >>
Regional Council Increases Te Huia Fares 25 Per Cent Amid Surge In Passenger Numbers
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 12:07 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Following a request at the February council meeting, staff presented three fare increase options to the May meeting: no change, a 10 per cent increase, and the 25 per cent increase. More >>
Community Invited To Help Strengthen Biodiversity Strategy For The Waikato Region
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 4:44 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Science, Policy and Information Director, Tracey May, said the strategy marks an important step toward a more coordinated and future-focused approach to biodiversity. More >>
Waikato’s Strengths Drive Economic Development Priorities
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 1:36 pm | Waikato Regional Council
“Waikato plays a pivotal role in New Zealand’s economy. By focusing on our natural advantages – our people, land, industries and innovation – we can unlock stronger, more resilient growth that benefits both the region and the country,” said Cr Holmes More >>
Regional Unitary Authority Favoured By Council
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 8:40 am | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council Chair Warren Maher described the Government’s announcement of the Head Start pathway as “a constructive step forward” in the wider local government reform programme. More >>
Waikato Regional Council To Renew LGNZ Membership
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 3:35 pm | Waikato Regional Council
LGNZ advocates for local government interests and supports councils through policy advocacy, sector-wide collaboration, and the provision of tools and training to uplift governance and performance. More >>
Council Investigating Source And Extent Of Diesel Spill At Thames Wharf
Friday, 17 April 2026, 11:33 am | Waikato Regional Council
Regional On Scene Commander Celeste Davies-Calway said the boat had been monitored closely since it sunk and there had been no indication, or concern, about diesel being discharged from the boat before the discovery. More >>
Council Mourns The Passing Of Former Regional Councillor And Chair
Monday, 13 April 2026, 5:43 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Chief Executive Chris McLay said Mr Livingston’s contribution to council and local governance was significant and enduring. More >>
Tracing Shows Purchased Maize The Likely Source Of First Velvetleaf Find This Season
Friday, 20 March 2026, 11:59 am | Waikato Regional Council
“A big focus of the work we do in velvetleaf control is the tracing of machinery and crop movement, so we can establish and mitigate the source of spread.” More >>
Wallaby Discovery In Hamilton Prompts ‘Pests Are Not Pets’ Reminder
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 9:19 am | Waikato Regional Council
Wallabies are like possums – they destroy native bush by feeding on seedlings, ferns and grasses which ultimately means native birds and animals lose out on food and shelter. More >>
Second Interim Decision Released, Plan Change 1 Moves A Step Closer To Completion
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 11:56 am | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council Chief Executive Chris McLay said, “Our council was successful late last year in advocating to the Government for last minute amendments to the RMA to ensure farming in parts of the region remained permitted activities. More >>
Strategic Direction Sets Waikato Regional Council Up For Future Change
Friday, 27 February 2026, 10:34 am | Waikato Regional Council
One of the five key priorities is to ensure a future-fit organisation. The others are productivity and prosperity; building regional resilience; sustaining natural resources; optimised transport system. More >>
Council Holds The Line On Budget For 2026/27
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 2:02 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Councillors landed on a draft budget of $157.076 million for 2026/27. This is an increase in total rates revenue from existing ratepayers of 1.4 per cent – lower than the projected 3.4 per cent at the start of the meeting. More >>
Te Huia Trial To Continue Another 12 Months
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 5:41 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The decision was made in an 11-2 vote, with one abstention, during the February council meeting and followed extensive discussion by councillors. More >>
Waikato Regional Council Welcomes Te Huia Trial Extension
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 6:50 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Full engagement on the future of Te Huia would occur as part of the 2027-2037 Long Term Plan process. More >>
Committee Charts Pathway For Stronger, More Resilient Waikato Economy
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 10:33 am | Waikato Regional Council
The council is currently seeking stakeholder feedback on the region’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, before developing the strategy vision, outcomes and actions. Adoption of the implementation plan is expected in May 2026. More >>
Regional Leadership And Local Voice Critical For Waikato Under Proposed Local Government Reforms
Monday, 16 February 2026, 11:29 am | Waikato Regional Council
Committee Chair Ben Dunbar-Smith said councillors engaged deeply with the implications for local voice, regional oversight and its partnerships with territorial authorities and iwi. More >>
Highly Careless Effluent Discharge Results In Large Fine
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 11:49 am | Waikato Regional Council
On the day of the inspection, council officers observed significant ponding of dairy effluent on already saturated soils. The ponding resulted from overnight irrigation using a stationary irrigator and was in breach of the Resource Management Act. More >>
