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Cutting nitrogen loss in winter
Monday, 8 May 2017, 10:44 am | Waikato Regional Council
Winter’s a much riskier season for nitrogen leaching from urine patches on pasture to waterways. More >>
Nova Energy granted consents for gas-fired power station
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 12:45 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Consents to construct and operate a 360 megawatt gas-fired power station in Waikato’s Otorohanga district have been granted. More >>
Female bellbird sighting sparks extra vigilance
Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 4:22 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Hamilton residents are being asked to keep an extra sharp eye out for bellbirds (korimako) heading into winter. It follows the sighting of a female of the species in Hillcrest, the first time a female bellbird has been reported in the city in recent ... More >>
Electrical vehicles focus of fleet management day
Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 3:54 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Electrical vehicles (EVs) are seen as one of the key roads to a more environmentally sustainable future. More >>
Waikato supports Auckland boat show
Monday, 1 May 2017, 3:59 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A chance to win an iPad while learning about how to stay safe out on the water is being offered at Waikato Regional Council’s site at the 2017 Hutchwilco Boat Show in Auckland this month. More >>
New matariki-themed book aims to improve safety of kids
Monday, 1 May 2017, 11:42 am | Waikato Regional Council
Ruben the Road Safety Bear stars in a matariki-themed new book just launched by Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Boosted buses support World Masters Games in Waikato
Wednesday, 19 April 2017, 11:18 am | Waikato Regional Council
An enhanced bus service will support the smooth running of next week’s World Masters Games 2017 events being held in the Waikato. More >>
River flooding continues to see stopbank overtopping
Sunday, 16 April 2017, 2:15 pm | Waikato Regional Council
River flooding continues to see stopbank overtopping in eastern Waikato Stopbank overtopping due to the exceptionally swollen state of the Piako and Waitoa rivers in eastern Waikato is continuing today as high rainfall levels continue to work their ... More >>
Waikato farmers can call regional council for flood advice
Saturday, 15 April 2017, 6:54 pm | Waikato Regional Council
MEDIA RELEASE – from Waikato Regional Council Issued at 2.45pm, Saturday 15 April 2017 Waikato farmers can call regional council for flooding advice Waikato Regional Council is reminding farmers they can call in for advice about any river level or ... More >>
Thanks for listening!
Friday, 14 April 2017, 3:35 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Thank you Waikato! Although the storm bypassed most of the Waikato region, it could easily have been so much more serious. And you listened and responded – whether it was heading home early, keeping off the roads or getting your emergency kit ready ... More >>
Water users warned against heading out this weekend
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 3:15 pm | Waikato Regional Council
As the last weekend of the summer boating season approaches, Waikato Regional Council’s Maritime Services are strongly urging water users not to head out on the water this weekend until the weather system passes. More >>
Caution urged in wider Waikato region as weather sets in
Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 12:01 pm | Waikato Regional Council
11.30am update 12 April 2017 Caution urged in wider Waikato region as weather sets in More >>
New councillor elected to Waikato Regional Council
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 4:51 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Barry Quayle has been elected to Waikato Regional Council according to preliminary results in the Hamilton by-election. More >>
Business owners given the choice to open on Easter Sunday
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 3:49 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Council adopts Easter Trading Policy, giving business owners the choice to open on Easter Sunday More >>
Waikato residents urged to prepare for rain and high winds
Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 2:32 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato residents are being urged to prepare for possible flooding and damaging high winds with the expected arrival of complex weather systems over the next few days. More >>
ANZAC Poppy Tree project blossoms in Waikato
Friday, 7 April 2017, 4:38 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Community groups across the Waikato district are decorating trees with thousands of red knitted poppies in a district-wide ‘yarn bombing’ street art project to commemorate ANZAC Day this year. More >>
Piako farmers warned to take particular care
Friday, 7 April 2017, 3:37 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Farmers in the Piako River catchment are being warned to be careful where they put their stock, with concerns that some riverside areas may still flood despite an end to the recent heavy rains. More >>
Piako River pressures see some flood stopbanks overflowing
Friday, 7 April 2017, 10:43 am | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council is alerting farms alongside the Piako River that overtopping of some stopbanks is expected, resulting in floodwaters getting into paddocks More >>
Tight river management helped ease flood risk
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 3:27 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Tight management of flows out of Lake Karapiro last night helped prevent more significant flooding through Hamilton city and the lower Waikato River catchment. More >>
Independent commissioners sought for Waikato rivers plan
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 2:15 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council is calling for registrations of interest for five independent commissioners to sit on a panel to hear submissions on Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora: Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1. Advertisements went out last week on the Government ... More >>
