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Additional Raglan bus services from April
Monday, 13 February 2017, 3:31 pm | Waikato Regional Council
There will be extra public bus services between Raglan and Hamilton from April, with residents now getting their chance to influence the final route and timetable. A survey is online at www.busit.co.nz/raglan, with hard copies available on the bus, ... More >>
Ten contesting vacant Hamilton seat
Monday, 13 February 2017, 2:54 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A total of 10 candidates will contest the Waikato Regional Council Hamilton general constituency by-election. The by-election for one position on the council follows the death of Cr Lois Livingston late last year. After nominations closed at noon ... More >>
“Mercury Rising” marine oil spill exercise at Whitianga
Friday, 10 February 2017, 2:24 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Whitianga’s Mercury Bay will be the scene of this year’s main marine oil spill exercise carried out by Waikato Regional Council’s marine oil spill reponse team and partner agencies. The “Mercury Rising” exercise will be held on 8 and 9 March. ... More >>
Regional council holds proposed average rate rise to 2.6%
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 9:45 am | Waikato Regional Council
8 February 2017 Regional council holds proposed average rate rise to 2.6 per cent More >>
Council focus on safety after drowning at Aratiatia
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 9:43 am | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council says it will be working with hydro generator Mercury and other agencies on water safety issues after the tragic drowning of a woman at Aratiatia this week. More >>
Tender opens for Firth of Thames fish farming space
Friday, 27 January 2017, 9:44 am | Waikato Regional Council
A potentially major new economic opportunity for the Waikato region is gaining momentum with the regional council calling for tenders to occupy up to 240 hectares of fish farming space in the Firth of Thames. More >>
Act now to find and eradicate velvetleaf
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 12:55 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The damaging pest plant velvetleaf is easiest to spot in summer and Waikato Regional Council is urging farmers who find it to move fast before it seeds and spreads. More >>
Koura site ‘healthy’ but investigation continues
Friday, 20 January 2017, 2:43 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council is confident the Oraka Stream at Putaruru is now supporting a healthy ecosystem. A council team is on site today and has confirmed the presence of healthy koura and other fish life, including eel and trout, at the site of last ... More >>
Fresh round of aerial checks over Waikato for kauri dieback
Wednesday, 18 January 2017, 9:35 am | Waikato Regional Council
A new round of aerial checks for kauri dieback disease is due to get underway shortly, this time over the Coromandel Peninsula, Hauraki and central Waikato. More >>
Nominations opening for Hamilton seat by-election
Tuesday, 10 January 2017, 3:23 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Potential candidates are being urged to put their names forward for the vacant Hamilton constituency seat on Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Importance of wearing lifejackets correctly highlighted
Thursday, 5 January 2017, 2:08 pm | Waikato Regional Council
An incident at a Rotorua lake highlights the importance of boaties and other water users wearing a correctly fitting lifejacket, says Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Cause of koura deaths in Putaruru stream remains unknown
Thursday, 29 December 2016, 1:04 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Water testing on a stream in Putaruru has not yet identified a likely cause for the deaths of hundreds of koura (crayfish) last week. More >>
Investigation continues into dead crayfish
Friday, 23 December 2016, 12:03 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council’s incident response team is back at Oraka Stream in Putaruru for the fourth consecutive day investigating the possible cause of a large number of crayfish deaths that were reported earlier this week. More >>
Trading in your old for new
Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 2:13 pm | Waikato Regional Council
No, Waikato Regional Council is not talking about trading in your dearly beloved. It’s your lifejackets they’re interested in, supporting the Coastguard’s Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade campaign. More >>
Experienced team heads council committees
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 4:28 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A talented team of experienced councillors has been agreed as committee chairs at Waikato Regional Council today, along with the establishment of new roles that reflect the growing complexity of the council’s business. More >>
Four top students win Dame Te Atairangikaahu scholarships
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 4:26 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Four Māori Waikato University students looking for careers involving environmental protection are the recipients of this year’s Waikato Regional Council and Waikato-Tainui Dame Te Atairangikaahu Scholarships. More >>
Community support during changing times high on agenda
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 4:14 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Support for communities facing changing times is a key focus of Waikato Regional Council’s new 2016-19 strategic direction signed off by councillors today. More >>
Hamilton bus services to expand in north of city
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 11:41 am | Waikato Regional Council
Extra bus services are being introduced in north Hamilton from early next month, Waikato Regional Council has announced. More >>
Port Waikato bar crossing capsize again highlights risks
Friday, 9 December 2016, 2:14 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Another bar crossing mishap, this time at Port Waikato, has again highlighted the importance of wearing lifejackets while crossing and ensuring that Coastguard is contacted before and after a crossing. More >>
Maintaining peat performance
Friday, 9 December 2016, 1:26 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Proper management of peat soils in the Waikato region is a crucial issue for both the profitability of farming and environmental protection, particularly as we head into summer. More >>
