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A-grade Puts Waikato Regional Council Amongst NZ's Best
Wednesday, 11 October 2017, 11:59 am | Waikato Regional Council
An A rating announced today by Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) reflects improvements made by Waikato Regional Council over the past three years to lift its performance. More >>
Take care after big wet
Monday, 9 October 2017, 2:40 pm | Waikato Regional Council
It’s been a wet one all right – MetService is already describing 2017 as “the year it didn’t stop raining” with Waikato rainfall at record levels for January to September. More >>
Another great scholarship chance for Waihou-Piako
Friday, 6 October 2017, 4:20 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Another great scholarship chance for Waihou-Piako zone students Another great opportunity is being offered for students hailing from the Waihou-Piako rivers zone to get a tertiary studies scholarship worth up to $6000. Waikato Regional Council’s Roger ... More >>
Big turnout expected for free Effluent Expo
Tuesday, 3 October 2017, 10:35 am | Waikato Regional Council
Nearly 40 exhibitors – with more expected – have been confirmed for the latest Effluent Expo being run by Waikato Regional Council, with support from DairyNZ. Going on previous years, hundreds of farmers are expected to attend the event on 17 October, ... More >>
Hundreds attend Karapiro Enviroschools event
Monday, 2 October 2017, 8:13 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Hundreds attend Karapiro Enviroschools event Hundreds have attended an Enviroschools event at Karapiro, with pupils learning about the likes of water quality testing, animal pests and harakeke (flax) rope making. All up more than 200 pupils and nearly ... More >>
Busy Year Makes Progress on Range of Fronts
Thursday, 28 September 2017, 4:24 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Public notification of a major plan for improving rivers health, a nationally ground-breaking freshwater strategy, helping Hauraki communities respond to record flooding, and solid progress on coordinated regional development and planning. More >>
Council Suggests Help for Agriculture to Shift into ETS
Thursday, 28 September 2017, 3:24 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Some form of transitional assistance for farming could help ease the financial impact of any future inclusion of agriculture in the Government’s emissions trading scheme (ETS), says Waikato Regional Council. More >>
‘Let’s Talk Water’ and freshwater strategy scoop top prize
Wednesday, 27 September 2017, 10:54 am | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council’s leadership in the water policy development space has been recognised with a top award from the Resource Management Law Association (RMLA). More >>
Regional council to provide advice following Waitomo slip
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 5:00 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council staff are tomorrow due to assist in assessing the impacts of a massive slip of soil beside and across the Mangaokewa River near Te Kuiti. More >>
Roaring safely into spring in Waikato
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 1:27 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Warmer weather means increased opportunities for Waikato motorcyclists to get out on the road with a return to spring riding More >>
New Raglan Bar Crossing Awareness Course on 8 October
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 9:08 am | Waikato Regional Council
Raglan Coastguard is running its latest Raglan Bar crossing awareness day on Sunday 8 October, with support from Waikato Regional Council’s maritime services team. More >>
Four Tauira Win Dame Te Atairangikaahu Scholarships
Friday, 15 September 2017, 11:20 am | Waikato Regional Council
The Hamilton-based University of Waikato students are now also this year’s winners of Waikato Regional Council and Waikato-Tainui Dame Te Atairangikaahu Scholarships. More >>
Waikato Regional Council helps spread the word in te reo
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 3:17 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A new free app is being launched tomorrow during Māori Language Week to help upskill Waikato Regional Council staff in te reo and tikanga Māori (protocol). More >>
Report New Sightings of Myrtle Rust in Waikato
Friday, 8 September 2017, 10:49 am | Waikato Regional Council
The discovery of myrtle rust infecting two mature trees in Ōtorohanga has prompted a reminder from Waikato Regional Council for sightings of the disease to be reported. More >>
Beetling along for healthy soils
Friday, 8 September 2017, 10:12 am | Waikato Regional Council
Could using exotic dung beetles help address soil health and water quality issues in New Zealand? It’s an option that has real possibilities. More >>
Enviroschools photo and story opportunities
Thursday, 7 September 2017, 1:10 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Making kōwhai seed “bombs” for planting, learning how to keep on top of pests and being empowered to share their action. These are just some of the benefits Waikato children report from participation in Enviroschools. More >>
Otorohanga stream ‘runs green’ with effluent
Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 9:59 am | Waikato Regional Council
A stream running green with dairy effluent from two separate sources on the same Otorohanga dairy farm has appalled Waikato Regional Council officers. “The council is particularly concerned that one of the discharges to the stream appears to have ... More >>
Better than best
Monday, 4 September 2017, 5:22 pm | Waikato Regional Council
That’s the standard being reached by a number of earthworks contracting companies as they work hard to control discharges of sediment into waterways. More >>
Hamilton-Auckland rail link and public transport options
Monday, 4 September 2017, 1:12 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A fresh study looking at public transport needs between Hamilton and Auckland, including a possible passenger rail service, has been agreed to today by the multi-agency regional transport committee. More >>
New Technology & Services Boost Hamilton Buses
Monday, 4 September 2017, 9:28 am | Waikato Regional Council
Hamilton’s bus services are getting significant improvements starting from the end of this month through the introduction of new technology and re-designed routes. More >>
