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Agreement reached on continuing school bus services
Monday, 3 April 2017, 5:05 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Eight out of 10 Waikato school bus routes earmarked for withdrawal in 2018 will continue to be provided by the Ministry of Education following a review involving the ministry, affected schools, the NZ Transport Agency and Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Submissions closing soon on new plan for Waikato’s future
Monday, 3 April 2017, 12:59 pm | Waikato Regional Council
3 April 2017 Submissions closing soon on major new plan for Waikato’s future There’s just a week to go to make submissions on a major new plan for a more prosperous future in the Waikato. The Waikato Plan was signed off in February for public consultation ... More >>
Councils affirm commitment to key Upper N. Island alliance
Friday, 31 March 2017, 2:04 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Hamilton City Council and Waikato Regional Council have today affirmed their commitment to a key strategic alliance aimed at boosting economic growth, living standards and healthy environments in the Upper North Island. More >>
Powerlifter takes up heavyweight scholarship
Thursday, 30 March 2017, 2:26 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A powerlifting vegan with a strong interest in the hydrodynamics of mudflats is the winner of this year’s Stella Frances Scholarship awarded by Waikato Regional Council and the Department of Conservation. The $5000 scholarship presentation to ... More >>
Have your say on Taupo buses
Thursday, 23 March 2017, 8:27 am | Waikato Regional Council
Taupo residents are being encouraged to have their say in a survey on the future of local bus services. Currently, the Taupo Connector bus run six days a week around the town, provided for under Waikato Regional Council-administered contracts. Taupo ... More >>
Voting for Hamilton by-election opens
Monday, 20 March 2017, 3:03 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Voting in the Hamilton by-election has officially opened, with documents due to be delivered to enrolled electors from today. More >>
Iconic balloons set to rise again with greater buses support
Wednesday, 15 March 2017, 2:02 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The iconic Balloons Over Waikato Zuru Nightglow event for 2017 is being supported by more free buses than ever, says Waikato Regional Council. More >>
More than 1000 submissions on Healthy Rivers Wai Ora plan
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 4:10 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council has received just over 1000 submissions on Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora: Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1. More >>
Waikato river systems under close scrutiny
Saturday, 11 March 2017, 12:42 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato river systems under close scrutiny Waikato Regional Council is keeping a close eye on river systems and flood protection assets after heavy rain overnight on the Coromandel and across the wider region, with potential for more to come over ... More >>
Blocked waterways & drains may aggravate Coromandel flooding
Friday, 10 March 2017, 11:54 am | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council is warning Coromandel residents that blocked waterways and drains may aggravate any potential flooding as forecast heavy rain kicks in again from this afternoon through till tomorrow morning. More >>
Effluent ponds need careful management following rains
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 3:12 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Following the heavy rain that’s struck the region in recent days and with more rain forecast, Waikato Regional Council is reminding farmers it can help with advice on managing effluent pond levels. More >>
Regional council ready for more bad weather on Coromandel
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 12:54 pm | Waikato Regional Council
As rain eases today on the Coromandel, Waikato Regional Council staff are gearing up to provide further assistance to local landowners and other agencies if conditions deteriorate again. More >>
Flood room set up following Coromandel rain
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 12:06 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Heavy overnight rain on the Coromandel, with more due today and the next few days has prompted Waikato Regional Council to set up a flood room to manage its response to the extreme weather. More >>
Dairy effluent discharges result in large fines
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 11:50 am | Waikato Regional Council
A farmer and a family company have been convicted and fined a total of $65,750 for unlawful discharges of dairy effluent on two Waikato farms. More >>
Regional council doing checks following Coromandel flooding
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 10:50 am | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council staff on the Coromandel are this morning gathering information about the impacts of the overnight flooding. More >>
State Highway 25 being closed down south of Thames
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 7:59 am | Waikato Regional Council
Rising river levels from the Kauaeranga River near Thames means State Highway 25 south of the town is being closed off as it’s being used as a spillway for excess waters. More >>
Healthy Rivers Wai Ora deadline tomorrow
Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 2:38 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The process of wading through scores of submissions on the Healthy Rivers Wai Ora Proposed Plan Change 1 begins in earnest after tomorrow following confirmation of the 5pm Wednesday deadline for getting submissions in. More >>
Have a say on major new plan for Waikato’s future
Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 10:09 am | Waikato Regional Council
It’s time to hear what the people say! Feedback is being sought on a major new plan for a more prosperous future in the Waikato. The Waikato Plan was signed off last month for public consultation in a strong display of regional unity. It followed ... More >>
Detecting those doggone weeds
Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 10:06 am | Waikato Regional Council
It’s definitely low-tech but Rusty the dog’s nose for trouble is proving a potentially valuable tool in Waikato’s hunt for the dreaded invasive weed velvetleaf. More >>
River management and in-stream works field day at Piopio
Monday, 6 March 2017, 12:47 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A field day covering how to best do in-stream works to minimise impacts on water quality is being held at Piopio next week. More >>
