Waikato Regional Council - Latest News [Page 44]
Farmers urge landowners to get on board plan change process
Friday, 9 December 2016, 11:41 am | Waikato Regional Council
Farmers involved in the recent Federated Farmers-led case study to test the on-farm implications of Healthy Rivers Wai Ora have urged Waikato landowners to get on board with the proposed plan change process. More >>
Tutsan awareness campaign kicks off in region
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 12:05 pm | Waikato Regional Council
An awareness campaign has been launched by Waikato Regional Council, urging farmers to protect their properties from the invasive pest plant tutsan. More >>
Bird’s eye historical view of the Waikato shifts online
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 11:11 am | Waikato Regional Council
Online access to a bird’s eye historical view of much of the Waikato region is progressively being made available as part of a leading edge national aerial photography project. More >>
Keep up good work on east coast marine pests
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 11:38 am | Waikato Regional Council
Boaties using Waikato’s coastal waters are being praised for their efforts to keep marine pests away from the region’s eastern coast. More >>
Healthy Rivers Wai Ora open days generate good discussion
Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 9:55 am | Waikato Regional Council
About 100 farmers turned out to the first Waikato Regional Council open days in Otorohanga and Reporoa last week to discuss the Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1. More >>
Partial withdrawal of Healthy Rivers Wai Ora notification
Monday, 5 December 2016, 9:26 am | Waikato Regional Council
Part of the northeast Waikato is to be withdrawn from the currently notified Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1 – Waikato and Waipa River Catchments to allow for consultation with Hauraki iwi to occur. The land area of just over 120,000 hectares ... More >>
By-election for Hamilton constituency seat
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 12:19 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A by-election will be held next year to fill the Waikato Regional Council vacancy created by the passing of councillor Lois Livingston. More >>
Smart strategies needed for Waikato population change
Tuesday, 29 November 2016, 10:21 am | Waikato Regional Council
Making the most of the opportunities and managing the challenges presented by Waikato’s proximity to Auckland, while planning for population shrinkage in some rural areas, is a key focus of an upcoming Waikato Regional Council-facilitated forum. More >>
Have a Go Day and Disability Expo on 6 December
Monday, 28 November 2016, 5:15 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A Have a Go Day and Disability Expo in Hamilton next week will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about accessing public buses and gain other skills and advice to enable people to live the independent life they choose. More >>
Have a Go Day and Disability Expo on 6 December
Monday, 28 November 2016, 3:58 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A Have a Go Day and Disability Expo in Hamilton next week will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about accessing public buses and gain other skills and advice to enable people to live the independent life they choose. It’s being organised ... More >>
Lessons for Waikato in Kaipara tragedy
Monday, 28 November 2016, 12:15 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The weekend bar crossing tragedy on the Kaipara Harbour emphasises the need for Waikato boaties to take care crossing bars, says Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Bar crossing views crack 200,000 on YouTube alone
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 11:50 am | Waikato Regional Council
Views of a bar crossing safety video have now easily cracked the 200,000 mark on YouTube alone. More >>
Auckland and Waikato working together closely
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 5:34 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Auckland Council and Waikato Regional Council are committed to working together closely on a range of major cross-border issues faced by the two regions, say Auckland mayor Phil Goff and Waikato chair Alan Livingston. More >>
Regional council and community mourn Cr Lois Livingston
Monday, 21 November 2016, 2:52 pm | Waikato Regional Council
With the passing of Lois Livingston, Waikato Regional Council and the wider community have lost a very passionate and committed long-standing councillor, says council chairman Alan Livingston. More >>
Healthy Rivers Wai Ora open days starting soon
Friday, 18 November 2016, 1:23 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A series of informative open days is due to start shortly on the proposed regional plan change aimed at boosting the health of the Waikato and Waipa rivers. More >>
Raglan urged to continue conserving water
Thursday, 17 November 2016, 4:33 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Test results have given Raglan’s water supply the all clear so Waikato District Council can now turn the treatment plant back on and start to refill the reservoirs. More >>
Raglan residents urged to continue water conservation
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 2:56 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Raglan residents are to be congratulated for conserving water in recent days, but they are being asked to keep going while Waikato District Council works to remedy the situation. More >>
Raglan urged to continue boiling and conserving water
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 9:46 am | Waikato Regional Council
This morning Waikato District Council continues to ask Raglan residents to conserve and boil their water. Following the 7.5 earthquake on Monday morning, the town’s water supply was affected. Council have pumped approximately half a million cubic ... More >>
Alternate water supply available from Raglan Fire Station
Monday, 14 November 2016, 4:04 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Raglan, a reminder to only use water for drinking and boil it for a minute before you do so. Do not shower, do washing or flush the loo (only for number twos). More >>
Raglan water update
Monday, 14 November 2016, 3:08 pm | Waikato Regional Council
14 November 2016 Raglan residents asked to boil water as town water supply is turned back on Waikato District Council now requires Raglan residents to boil their drinking water for the next three days. The normally crystal clear spring that supplies the ... More >>
