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New RPTP paves way for a move to mass transit
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 4:22 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The adoption of the Waikato Regional Public Transport Plan 2018-2018 (RPTP) will see the development of a Mass Transit Plan for Hamilton and neighbouring towns to ease congestion and improve travel times. More >>
“Careless” diesel spill results in fine for mining company
Friday, 7 December 2018, 3:13 pm | Waikato Regional Council
“Careless” diesel spill results in fine for mining company A west coast mining company has been convicted and fined $60,750 for discharging 4000 litres of diesel into a stream last year. The case was brought against Taharoa Ironsands Limited following ... More >>
Enviroschools’ milestones a time to reflect
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 4:44 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Waldorf School in Hamilton and Cambridge Primary School invite media to their respective Reflections on 6 December and 10 December. More >>
Accessibility concession to be introduced on Waikato buses
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 3:26 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council has today voted to introduce an accessibility concession, providing approved people with free travel on its public bus services. More >>
Judge “astounded” by Hamilton sewage case
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 11:00 am | Waikato Regional Council
The body corporate of a Hamilton gated community, The Sanctuary, has been convicted and fined $53,550 for discharging sewage wastewater from its wastewater system into a city stream. More >>
Conversation flows about making Waikato the best it can be
Monday, 3 December 2018, 7:18 pm | Waikato Regional Council
An audience of regional leaders has been told success for the Waikato requires people to work together, be brave and agile. More >>
Scholarship work placement something to be ‘jealous’ about
Friday, 30 November 2018, 3:37 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The first recipient of the Arthur Hinds Scholarship reckons he’s landed a dream job. More >>
Council welcomes decision to cease industrial action
Friday, 23 November 2018, 6:42 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council has welcomed a decision by Go Bus and First Union to cease further industrial action. More >>
Rail business case gets regional council backing
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 5:09 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A business case that will be used to apply for central government funding for a start-up passenger rail service has today received backing from Waikato regional councillors. More >>
More bus delays in Hamilton
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 8:37 am | Waikato Regional Council
The actions of First Union representatives has forced further delays to services in Hamilton this morning. More >>
Ongoing industrial action disrupts bus passengers
Monday, 19 November 2018, 6:51 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council has been told to expect bus driver industrial action to continue, with updated temporary schedules now in place for Hamilton services for the foreseeable future. More >>
Revised city bus schedule due to industrial action
Monday, 19 November 2018, 9:16 am | Waikato Regional Council
New temporary schedules confirmed by Waikato Regional Council this afternoon will see regional buses operate as normal and Hamilton’s peak bus services continue too. More >>
Shared science MOU to benefit the Waikato region
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 1:58 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research and Waikato Regional Council will be working closer together on science programmes in the future. More >>
New rabbit calicivirus confirmed in Waikato
Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 12:59 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Testing of two dead rabbits – one a pet – found in Mātangi and Cambridge has confirmed the presence of an already identified new calicivirus in the region, says Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Large fine for South Waikato dairy farmer
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 9:16 am | Waikato Regional Council
Farming company H & S Chisholm Farms Limited, has been convicted and fined $57,375 for two discharges of dairy effluent from its South Waikato farm in mid-2017. The sentence was imposed by Judge Melanie Harland from the Hamilton District Court last ... More >>
Waikato supports ambitious ‘zero deaths’ approach
Friday, 9 November 2018, 12:23 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Driver licence reviews, lowering the speed limit on rural roads and investigating the drug-driving issue are among the measures the Waikato Regional Transport Committee (RTC) has asked the Government to consider in the new National Road Safety Strategy. More >>
Fertiliser in spring
Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 10:46 am | Waikato Regional Council
Getting the best bang for buck out of fertiliser while protecting economic and environmental bottom lines is a key goal for farmers. As the soil starts warming up over the next few weeks, farmers will be preparing to fertilise their paddocks. Finding that balance ... More >>
Stop work meeting tomorrow disrupts Hamilton bus passengers
Monday, 5 November 2018, 7:15 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Stop work meeting tomorrow disrupts Hamilton bus passengers Hamilton bus services will be disrupted during the day tomorrow due to a stop work meeting for bus drivers. First Union members have given notice to Go Bus Transport that there will be a stop ... More >>
Thieves target Piako-Waihou flood protection steel
Friday, 2 November 2018, 3:09 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Brazen thieves have been stealing steel from Waikato Regional Council’s Lower Piako floodgates in the Hauraki Plains. More >>
Applications open for certified farm nutrient advisors
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 4:05 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council has this week opened for applications from rural professionals wanting to be certified farm nutrient advisors (CFNA). It’s an important next step as the council works to implement Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora: Proposed Waikato Regional ... More >>
