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National Funding Boost For Waikato-Bay Of Plenty Waste Project

Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 2:52 pm | Waikato Regional Council

“The project aims to address gaps in existing waste systems and infrastructure in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions through coordinated planning and investment,” says Waikato Regional Council Waste Prevention Advisor, Valerie Bianchi. More >>

Extra Vigilance Urged After Boat Overturns Crossing Tairua Bar

Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 9:18 pm | Waikato Regional Council

The situation was attended by Coastguard, the Waikato Regional Council Harbourmaster, Police Search and Rescue, Maritime New Zealand and Surf Life Saving New Zealand. More >>

One-year Extension Of Te Huia Trial Requested

Thursday, 18 December 2025, 5:32 pm | Waikato Regional Council

A report to council said staff from Waikato Regional Council and the NZTA had identified an opportunity for the extension of the trial to the end of June 2027. More >>

Boating Safety Team Out In Force This Summer

Thursday, 18 December 2025, 10:20 am | Waikato Regional Council

Recreational Harbourmaster Hayden Coburn says the council’s annual Operation Neptune programme, from Boxing Day to 11 January 2026, includes boating safety checks and enforcement of the region’s boating bylaws. More >>

Fines And Community Service In Three Waikato Effluent Cases

Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 10:48 am | Waikato Regional Council

Effluent irrigation is a critical part of dairy farm management, but when it’s done incorrectly, it can cause negative impacts on waterways. All farmers have a responsibility to ensure their systems are fit for purpose and operated correctly. More >>

Flood Risk Audit Welcomed By Waikato Regional Council

Thursday, 11 December 2025, 4:01 pm | Waikato Regional Council

The report sought to understand how well Waikato Regional Council is ensuring flood protection infrastructure effectively mitigates the risk of flooding along rivers, coasts and inland bodies of water and how planning might be improved. More >>

Women Scarred By Skipper’s Actions

Thursday, 11 December 2025, 2:23 pm | Waikato Regional Council

The two women, visiting from Sydney, sustained serious leg injuries requiring surgery and have permanent scarring. Both women have name suppression. More >>

Dairy Discharge Results In Conviction And Fine

Thursday, 27 November 2025, 10:19 am | Waikato Regional Council

Council officers conducted an inspection at a farm near Ōtorohanga in September last year where Tihiroa Farms Limited is employed as a share milker. More >>

Piggery Receives Record Fine For ‘Appalling’ Pollution

Monday, 24 November 2025, 10:15 am | Waikato Regional Council

Between 1 February and 3 October 2023, council compliance officers carried out 50 separate inspections at the large piggery site due to serious concerns regarding the management and disposal of pig effluent. More >>

New Committees Focus On Regional Transport, Economy And Resilience

Friday, 21 November 2025, 11:46 am | Waikato Regional Council

“The membership reflects recent discussions with councillors to ensure a balanced distribution of responsibilities, continuity of experience, and alignment with individual strengths and interests,” Cr Maher said. More >>

Council Fined For “Unacceptable” Discharges Of Wastewater

Friday, 21 November 2025, 10:19 am | Waikato Regional Council

Matamata-Piako District Council had been formally warned for similar breaches several times between 2017 and 2022, with the latest breaches corresponding with a change in personnel overseeing and managing the wastewater treatment plant. More >>

Waikato Regional Council Chair And Deputy Selected

Thursday, 30 October 2025, 3:34 pm | Waikato Regional Council

The meeting on Wednesday (29 October) began with a mihi whakatau led by kaumātua Atutahi Riki, which was acknowledged by Chief Executive Chris McLay. More >>

Whangapoua Harbour Declared Free Of Sabella

Friday, 24 October 2025, 3:18 pm | Waikato Regional Council

This surveillance focuses on high-risk areas such as the hulls of moored and berthed vessels, artificial marine structures (marinas, wharves, jetties and moorings), popular anchoring spots and marine farms. More >>

Council Helps Landowners Retire 1140ha And Plant Nearly 570,000 Trees In 2024/25

Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 9:38 am | Waikato Regional Council

Waikato and West Coast Catchments Manager Grant Blackie said landowners collectively completed over 150 kilometres of fencing, planted nearly 570,000 plants and retired nearly 1140 hectares of land in the last financial year. More >>

Confirmed: Four New Waikato Regional Councillors

Saturday, 18 October 2025, 2:01 pm | Waikato Regional Council

The chair and deputy chair for the new council will be selected at the inaugural meeting of the council, being held in Hamilton on Wednesday, 29 October at 2.30pm. More >>

Co-Investment To Improve Flood Resilience In The Waikato Region

Friday, 17 October 2025, 10:18 am | Waikato Regional Council

This latest announcement follows tranche 1 of the Regional Infrastructure Fund, which allocated $101.1 million to 42 national projects in 2024. The Council then received $12.5 million to accelerate six flood management infrastructure projects. More >>