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Red Algal Blooms In Waikato River Hydro Lakes
Friday, 20 December 2024, 1:11 pm | Waikato Regional Council
While the algae do not produce harmful toxins, people should take extra caution as it can irritate your skin and respiratory system. Pet owners should keep their animals away from any discoloured water, especially dogs, which may be attracted to its odour. More >>
New Council Strategy To Improve Fish Passage At Pumps
Friday, 20 December 2024, 12:10 pm | Waikato Regional Council
As part of research that contributed to the strategy outcome, the council installed fish friendly pumps as part of 3 pump station upgrades & monitored the results. A modified MacEwans pump was found to be 97 pc fish friendly, while encased Archimedes ... More >>
Studies Open Door To Mercury Islands Underwater World
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 8:59 pm | Waikato Regional Council
“These surveys are the most comprehensive study we now have looking at the biodiversity and habitats of these islands. This provides a valuable reference for future marine management of the Mercury Islands,” said Waikato Regional Council Coastal Science ... More >>
Funding Injection Approved To Help Council Meet Freshwater Clam Rules
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 2:48 pm | Waikato Regional Council
In an 8-5 vote, with one abstention, councillors agreed to allocate $414,000 from prior year surplus to enable the purchase of new plant, equipment and processes to enable the implementation of robust Check Clean Dry (CCD) protocols. More >>
Treaty Principles Bill Weakens Partnerships, Risks Costs
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 2:42 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The financial strain and operational uncertainty will hinder the council’s ability to effectively deliver on its commitments to community outcomes, undermining the collaborative spirit required for long-term regional prosperity, the submission says. More >>
Joint Committee And Working Party Set Up For Freshwater Review
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 2:40 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The Freshwater Policy Review Committee – which is set to meet for the first time in March 2025 – will make recommendations to the council on matters relating only to the Waikato, Waipā and Ngā Wai O Maniapoto rivers and their catchments. More >>
Boating Safety Team Out In Force This Summer
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 9:37 am | Waikato Regional Council
“We want boaties to have fun when they’re heading out onto the water, but there will be plenty of others in and on the water and we want them to stay safe,” says Waikato Regional Harbourmaster, Chris Bredenbeck. More >>
Te Huia Calling At Pukekohe From February
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 12:19 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The stop will be added to the Waikato-Auckland passenger rail service from Monday, 10 February 2025. As part of the change, Te Huia will discontinue service to Papakura Station, with the final stop planned for Saturday, 8 February at 6.21pm heading southband ... More >>
Free Bus Travel For Fans Heading To BLACKCAPS Test At Seddon Park
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 11:18 am | Waikato Regional Council
The Hamilton Transport Centre, located just a two-minute walk from Seddon Park, is ready to welcome cricket fans from all over. More >>
‘Regional Cohesion’ Important For Waikato Water Done Well
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 1:03 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Under the Government’s Local Waters Done Well legislation, all city, district and unitary councils across New Zealand are required to produce a water services delivery plan by September next year, with a focus on ensuring future delivery is financially ... More >>
Arsenic Levels In Waikato River Within The ‘Usual Range’
Friday, 29 November 2024, 7:46 pm | Waikato Regional Council
In all cases, drinking water remains safe to drink, with arsenic levels now also meeting Drinking Water Standards for Watercare and Waikato District Council. More >>
Council Progresses Climate Action
Friday, 22 November 2024, 11:54 am | Waikato Regional Council
Climate Action Committee Chair Jennifer Nickel says the council is confident it will meet its target of a 68 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030, despite challenging conditions. More >>
Community Transport Fund Opens For Applications On Monday
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 11:16 am | Waikato Regional Council
The fund supports operators that provide transport services to residents whose needs are generally not met by the public transport network, which is mostly in remote and rural areas or where passengers have specialist medical and accessibility needs. More >>
Waikato Beach Water Monitoring Underway
Friday, 15 November 2024, 7:33 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Before people swim, Dr Townsend encourages them to head over to the LAWA website, find the most recent results and use them to make a judgment call along with the weather since, and the conditions they find at their chosen swimming spot. More >>
Modelling Reveals Reductions In Erosion Due To Soil Conservation
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 1:58 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The council’s Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) directorate incentivises landowners to undertake soil conservation mitigations in priority catchments and reaches, providing co-funding support particularly from Waikato River Authority and the Ministry of ... More >>
Bike Rack Use Withdrawn From Regional Waikato Bus Services
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 2:15 pm | Waikato Regional Council
All bike racks on buses on the Waikato Regional Council’s public transport network will be temporarily unavailable from the commencement of services on Saturday (9 November) until further notice is given. More >>
Multiple Drainage And Environmental Outcomes From New Floodgate Project
Monday, 4 November 2024, 3:18 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A new high capacity drainage network and floodgate inlet storage pond storage pond, which is designed to capture more than 90 per cent of the sediment from the water, means the catchment can now be drained within 24 hours – with the old structures, ... More >>
New Vessel To Expand Council’s Maritime Capacity In Waikato
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 3:53 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The 6.7m aluminium vessel weighs three tonnes, with a capacity for up to 10 people. Twin 140 hp Suzuki engines give a top speed of 40 knots and cruising speed of 22 knots. More >>
Year-Long Landfill Fire Results In Convictions
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 10:07 am | Waikato Regional Council
Judge Melinda Dickey convicted Puke Coal Ltd (PCL) and Kenneth John Campbell, who had active control of the site, on four charges each relating to discharging contaminants into the air, using land illegally and breaches of abatement notices. The company ... More >>
Roger Harris Scholarship To Help With University Course Fees
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 6:50 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The Roger Harris (Waihou Valley Scheme) Scholarship supports one student each year to study civil engineering or resource management, with a particular focus on river and catchment management. It provides up to $6000 toward the cost of university fees. More >>
