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Regional council chair presents emerging business award
Monday, 9 November 2015, 11:43 am | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council’s support for the local economy was underlined tonight with chairperson Paula Southgate handing out the emerging business award at the 2015 Westpac Waikato Business Excellence Awards in Hamilton. More >>
Enforcement processes “appropriate” and “lawful”
Friday, 30 October 2015, 10:15 am | Waikato Regional Council
An independent review has found that Waikato Regional Council’s evidence gathering processes are “appropriate, robust, lawful and up to date”. More >>
Regional council manager runner-up for top award
Friday, 30 October 2015, 10:13 am | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council’s investigations and incident response manager Patrick Lynch has been recognised as a finalist for a top Australasian professional achievement award. More >>
Graham’s Creek project set to get cracking
Friday, 23 October 2015, 4:41 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Construction of important new flood mitigation works is set to commence next week just north of Tairua at Graham’s Creek. A blessing was held at the construction site today ahead of next week’s start. More >>
Environment Aotearoa report highlights challenges
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 4:09 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The constraints regional councils face in responding promptly to emerging environmental issues has been highlighted by a new central Government report issued today, says Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Great scholarship chance for Waihou-Piako zone students
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 4:04 pm | Waikato Regional Council
There’s another great opportunity coming up for students from the Waihou-Piako rivers zone to get a tertiary studies scholarship worth up to $6000. More >>
The future of business in Waikato
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 10:55 am | Waikato Regional Council
Those interested in what doing business in the Waikato in 10 years time will be like still have time to register for a free panel discussion next week. More >>
Stay safe at Labour weekend and beyond
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 2:16 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Stay safe at Labour weekend and beyond Boaties are being reminded to prep their boat, check their gear and know the rules ahead of the traditionally busy Labour Weekend on the Waikato region’s waterways and off the coast. “We want you to ... More >>
Care urged over kauri dieback in Waikato region
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 1:25 pm | Waikato Regional Council
As the weather warms up and people become more active outdoors, trampers and others visiting bush areas are being urged to take particular care to help prevent the spread of the disease kauri dieback in the Waikato region. More >>
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 >>
