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Online coastal inundation mapping tool launched
Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 1:42 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Online coastal inundation mapping tool launched Waikato Regional Council has today officially launched a ground-breaking online tool to help people manage the potential impacts of projected sea level rise scenarios on Waikato’s coastal properties. ... More >>
First forum looking at key environmental and economic issues
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 3:28 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Some of the Waikato region’s key environmental and economic issues – including water use, pressures on our coastlines and biodiversity loss - will be explored at a forum at Karapiro tomorrow. More >>
Training exercise nets plenty of ‘swag’
Friday, 26 February 2016, 11:28 am | Waikato Regional Council
Nine full car bodies and assorted vehicle bits, as well as a small boat, have been hauled from the Waikato River around Hamilton this week as part of a national police dive squad training exercise. The exercise, carried out with support from Waikato ... More >>
$650,000 approved for community-based environmental work
Thursday, 25 February 2016, 8:53 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Community groups working on a range of projects to protect and enhance the environment are due to receive an extra $650,000 over the next four years from Waikato Regional Council. Councillors approved the grants, subject to various criteria, at their meeting ... More >>
Student with passion for water wins top prize
Thursday, 25 February 2016, 12:46 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A Waikato University student with a passion for supporting freshwater and soil quality has won this year’s Waikato Regional Council water science prize. More >>
Judge sends message to earthworks industry
Thursday, 25 February 2016, 12:26 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A contracting company has been convicted and fined $32,000 for carrying out illegal earthworks on two farming properties in Paeroa. The charges against Jacobsen Contracting Limited included excavating a watercourse and discharging sediment into water in ... More >>
Orbiter timetable changes roll out to improve reliability
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 1:53 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A new Orbiter timetable is being rolled out at the end of February to improve the reliability of Hamilton’s busiest bus route, says Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Summer threat of yellow bristle grass spread
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 9:32 am | Waikato Regional Council
Summer threat of yellow bristle grass spread Farmers and others are being reminded that this time of year is a peak one for the spread between properties of the damaging pest plant yellow bristle grass. Waikato Regional Council says a key way of helping ... More >>
Free bus travel to Teddy Bears Picnic
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 9:01 am | Waikato Regional Council
Saturday’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic and getting to the Hamilton Gardens for this popular event will be even easier for parents, with free bus rides from the city centre. The regional council’s 29 Lake and Gardens bus service will ... More >>
Bar crossing Safety Courses at Raglan and Kawhia
Friday, 19 February 2016, 2:03 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Bar Crossing Safety Courses at Raglan And Kawhia Bar crossings can be very hazardous, even for the most experienced of boaties. They should only ever be tackled with the right attitude, equipment, and knowledge. With bar crossings continuing to be one ... More >>
Coromandel call goes out to landowners
Tuesday, 16 February 2016, 4:25 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Coromandel landowners keen to protect the environment are being urged to contact Waikato Regional Council’s catchment management team to take advantage of funding assistance. “Besides helping facilitate financial assistance, the team is skilled ... More >>
Pest Indian parakeets sighted near Paeroa
Monday, 15 February 2016, 5:06 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A pest Indian ring neck parakeet population near Paeroa has prompted a call for owners of these birds to do all they can to prevent them escaping. More >>
More ‘crazy’ boating behaviour has harbourmasters nervous
Monday, 15 February 2016, 12:00 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Complaints about “crazy” boating behaviour on Lake Karapiro this past weekend have harbourmasters nervous about the safety of lake users. More >>
Appeal for public help over jetski incident
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 3:16 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council’s maritime services team is appealing for witnesses to help unpick how an 11-year-old girl was injured in a jetski mishap at Tuakau on Sunday. After liaising with police, council harbourmasters say they have little to go on ... More >>
Great farmer turnout at effluent field day
Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 4:49 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Great farmer turnout at effluent field day A fantastic Reporoa and Waikite dairy farmer turnout at a recent effluent management field day is a sign of the sector’s commitment to doing the right thing by the environment, says organiser Jon Palmer. ... More >>
New Focus on Lakes in Waikato District
Friday, 5 February 2016, 11:57 am | Waikato Regional Council
New Focus on Lakes in Waikato District Funding from the Waikato River Authority’s latest round of grants will help protect and enhance shallow lakes such as Lake Waikare and Lake Waahi in Waikato District, says a multi-agency group working to improve ... More >>
Regional Rate Proposed for Life-Saving Voluntary Services
Friday, 5 February 2016, 11:41 am | Waikato Regional Council
Regional Rate Proposed for Life-Saving Voluntary Services Waikato Regional Council will ask the public if they are happy for it to collect a rate to support surf life saving, Coastguard and rescue helicopter services in the region when it consults ... More >>
Speeding boaties endanger lives on Waikato River
Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 2:54 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Speeding boaties endanger lives on Waikato River A number of incidents involving dangerous behaviour on the Waikato River have prompted a call from Waikato Regional Council harbourmasters for boaties to learn and follow the rules. Swimmers and kayakers ... More >>
Waipa catchment abuzz with opportunity
Thursday, 21 January 2016, 5:17 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Landowners in two erosion-prone Waipa River catchments are being alerted to a buzzing new opportunity to both protect their land and earn extra cash by helping produce prestige manuka honey. More >>
NIWA confirms red seaweed sample is harmless variety
Thursday, 14 January 2016, 11:44 am | Waikato Regional Council
A sample of the red seaweed that’s been washing up on Coromandel beaches recently has been confirmed as a harmless native alga known as Spyridia filamentosa or Hairy Basket Weed. More >>
