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Collaborative approach to rivers health best
Friday, 16 October 2015, 9:48 am | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council says a collaborative approach to protecting the health of rivers in the region is best. More >>
Stopping sediment protects bottom line
Friday, 9 October 2015, 4:56 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Stopping sediment protects bottom line Bala Tikkisetty Post-winter is a time for cultivating paddocks and the quality of practices farmers use is crucial when it comes to preventing sediment and excessive nutrients from getting into waterways ... More >>
The future of business in Waikato
Wednesday, 7 October 2015, 12:09 pm | Waikato Regional Council
7 October 2015 The future of business in Waikato What will doing business in the Waikato in 10 years time be like? That’s the focus of a free panel discussion later this month, co-sponsored by Waikato Regional Council, the University of Waikato, ... More >>
Bar crossing safety courses at Raglan and Kawhia
Wednesday, 7 October 2015, 9:44 am | Waikato Regional Council
7 October 2015 Bar crossing safety courses at Raglan and Kawhia Bar crossings can be very hazardous, even for the most experienced of boaties. The incredibly sad deaths on bars this past year are an avoidable reminder that bar crossings should only ever ... More >>
Stay safe at Labour weekend and beyond
Wednesday, 7 October 2015, 9:43 am | Waikato Regional Council
Boaties are being urged to maintain a tight focus on safety ahead of the traditionally busy Labour Weekend on the Waikato region’s waterways and off the coast. “If you’re heading out on the water over Labour Weekend or planning to use your boat ... More >>
Strong focus on working with others in successful year
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 4:58 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council has signed off on a successful year in which it achieved more than 90 per cent of its performance targets and delivered a total surplus of $702,000. More >>
New Zealand first release of bug to target privet
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 1:46 pm | Waikato Regional Council
In a New Zealand first, Waikato Regional Council biosecurity officers have released a bug to help control the privet pest plant. More >>
Regional council-funded projects report progress
Friday, 18 September 2015, 1:31 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council funds have helped in the establishment of a new kiwi house at Otorohanga, as well as the building of a leading edge school environmental project and the delivery of summer festival environmental education in Hamilton. More >>
Coromandel residents urged to stay away from coast overnight
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 4:36 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Coromandel residents are being urged to stay away from the coast overnight given the potential arrival of tsunami effects after the big Chilean earthquake today. More >>
Council and civil defence monitoring tsunami developments
Thursday, 17 September 2015, 1:13 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council’s regional hazards team and Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Group staff in Hamilton and the Coromandel are closely monitoring advice related to the tsunami that’s occurred off Chile. More >>
Public invited to have their say on Upper Waikato issues
Tuesday, 8 September 2015, 8:19 am | Waikato Regional Council
Members of the public with an interest in the Upper Waikato River catchment are being invited to have their say on a regular basis. More >>
Hunting out shady characters
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 11:20 am | Waikato Regional Council
2 September 2015 Hunting out shady characters A three-strong team of specialist abseilers has been used by Waikato Regional Council to support landowners to clear around 100 woolly nightshade plants from a riverside area in Hamilton city. The work, involving ... More >>
Spread of good works recognised
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 9:53 am | Waikato Regional Council
The increasing spread of excellent earthworks in the Waikato region has been recognised at an awards ceremony today by the regional council with a series of new special awards for great practices. More >>
Fresh approach to effluent education
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 3:28 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council is taking a fresh approach to helping farmers with effluent management next year, with more catchment-based field days for providing advice to smaller groups of farmers closer to home. More >>
Karangahake Gorge may need to close due to rising river
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 12:27 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council’s hazards team is warning motorists and the general public that the Karangahake Gorge road may need to close this afternoon due to the rise of the Ohinemuri River because of heavy rain. More >>
Kauri check on Pirongia comes up clean
Friday, 28 August 2015, 9:05 am | Waikato Regional Council
A sick-looking kauri tree on private land at Pirongia has been cleared of having kauri dieback disease, which authorities are keen to stop the further spread of into the Waikato region. The owner of the land where the tree stands had become concerned ... More >>
Waikato Regional Council supports farmers in tight times
Thursday, 27 August 2015, 2:17 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council supports farmers in tight times Waikato Regional Council says it’s keen to help where it can when it comes to farmers and related agricultural businesses weathering the stresses caused by the current low dairy payout. These ... More >>
Court order for piggery mismanagement
Monday, 24 August 2015, 1:11 pm | Waikato Regional Council
24 August 2015 Court order for piggery mismanagement A court order has been made against a Waikato pig farmer, limiting his future involvement in the industry. Last month, Kenneth McIntyre and his employer, Kaimai Pork Limited, were convicted and ... More >>
Council monitoring SuperGold card concerns
Friday, 14 August 2015, 4:21 pm | Waikato Regional Council
14 August 2015 Council monitoring SuperGold card concerns Government changes to funding of SuperGold card journeys by elderly bus users is raising concerns of Waikato Regional Council having to seek funding from other sources if public transport service levels ... More >>
Sports clubs and marae aided with environmental grants
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 3:30 pm | Waikato Regional Council
13 August 2015 Sports clubs and marae aided with environmental grants Waikato sports club and marae in the region are set to benefit from nearly $40,000 worth of new environmental grants from Waikato Regional Council. The council’s finance committee ... More >>
