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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 >>
Healthy Rivers Wai Ora committee sticks with closing date
Friday, 3 March 2017, 1:53 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The Healthy Rivers Wai Ora committee’s meeting today has confirmed the closing date for submissions on proposed Plan Change 1 should stay as 8 March 2017. More >>
Raglan Bar Crossing Awareness Day coming up
Friday, 3 March 2017, 10:37 am | Waikato Regional Council
Each year Coastguard Raglan, with support from the Waikato Regional Council, holds bar crossing awareness days in Raglan to encourage better boating practices and raise skippers’ awareness of the risks present when crossing the Raglan bar. More >>
Plan change submissions deadline next week
Friday, 3 March 2017, 9:18 am | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council is urging the public to step up and have their say on Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora: Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1. More >>
Up to 60 attending marine oil spill exercise at Whitianga
Thursday, 2 March 2017, 11:42 am | Waikato Regional Council
Up to 60 staff from various agencies will be taking part in next week’s big marine oil spill exercise at Whitianga’s Mercury Bay being organised by Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Unannounced farm compliance checks to get underway
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 4:01 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council staff are beginning a limited series of unannounced visits to Waikato dairy farms to check rates of compliance with effluent management rules. The rules are designed to protect the health of waterways in particular from contaminants ... More >>
Extending submissions could be counter-productive: CEO
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 11:19 am | Waikato Regional Council
Extending the period for submissions on the Healthy Rivers Wai Ora Plan Change 1 could be counter-productive to the interests of rural sector groups, says Waikato Regional Council chief executive Vaughan Payne. More >>
Extending submissions could be counter-productive, says CEO
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 9:45 am | Waikato Regional Council
Extending the period for submissions on the Healthy Rivers Wai Ora Plan Change 1 could be counter-productive to the interests of rural sector groups, says Waikato Regional Council chief executive Vaughan Payne. More >>
Major new plan for Waikato’s future signed off
Monday, 27 February 2017, 12:50 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A major new plan outlining a blueprint for a more prosperous future in the Waikato has today been signed off for public consultation in a strong display of regional unity. More >>
$39,000 fine for toxic fish kill
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 3:14 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A chemical cleaning company has been convicted and fined $39,000 for a toxic discharge that resulted in a significant fish kill event at Paeroa last year. The case, against Chemwash Hamilton Limited, involved the discharge of toxic chemicals through the ... More >>
