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‘Walking the talk” with mudfish in Hamilton
Monday, 10 November 2014, 10:47 am | Waikato Regional Council
By day, they work at Waikato Regional Council to help manage natural resources and protect the environment. In their spare time they’ve also been “walking the talk” by working together on a project to protect and restore the environment for native ... More >>
$1.4 billion Māori economy important for Waikato
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 4:51 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Leveraging off the strength of the Māori economy in Waikato is important for maximising the region’s growth potential, says a new report from Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL). More >>
Central Hamilton alive with children’s dreams
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 3:27 pm | Waikato Regional Council
This Saturday the Hamilton central business district will come alive with a spectacle of colour, creativity, music and dance with the first Our Place Our Future Children’s Parade. More >>
Raglan bar crossing course
Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 10:56 am | Waikato Regional Council
Another popular Raglan bar crossing course for boaties is being held on Sunday 23 November. The course, provided by Raglan Volunteer Coastguard with the support of Waikato Regional Council, will provide boaties with tips on how to safely navigate ... More >>
Draft regional land transport plan released for consultation
Monday, 3 November 2014, 5:29 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A new 30-year regional plan to underpin Waikato’s key land transport systems is due out this Friday for public consultation. More >>
10 year plan for public transport adopted for feedback
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 8:38 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council has today adopted a draft regional public transport plan which sets out what services will be delivered and how over the next 10 years. More >>
New Plan to Tackle Dangerous Fanworm Pest
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 1:24 pm | Waikato Regional Council
A new plan to tackle the spread of the dangerous marine pest Mediterranean fanworm into Coromandel harbours and the Firth of Thames has today been endorsed by Waikato regional councillors at their meeting in Hamilton. More >>
Waipa and Upper Waikato catchment plans approved
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 1:01 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Two important new plans designed to help protect and restore the health of the Waipa River catchment and the Upper Waikato River catchment have today been endorsed by Waikato regional councillors. “These Waipa Catchment and Upper Waikato Zone plans ... More >>
‘Legends’ of the road feature in road safety campaign
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 12:21 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Justin Cruickshank is a Waikato trucking ‘legend’ whose road safety tip for fellow drivers features in the second phase of a regional education campaign launched today. More >>
Agrichemical contractors concern council
Wednesday, 22 October 2014, 1:35 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Agrichemical contractors operating without certification and in breach of the regional rules pose a potential risk to the community, warns Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Death by drowning a “horrible” way to go
Thursday, 16 October 2014, 9:08 am | Waikato Regional Council
Death by drowning a “horrible” way to go There’s a bit of a myth that drowning is a “gentle” way to die. “Truth is, it’s horrible, both physically and mentally – one of the last things you’d want to happen to your children, your partner, ... More >>
Invasive aquatic weeds targeted
Wednesday, 15 October 2014, 1:51 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Good progress on tackling highly invasive aquatic pest plants in the lower Waikato River area is a feature of an annual report presented today to Waikato Regional Council’s integrated catchment management committee. More >>
Disease Ruled Out for Cambridge Kauri
Tuesday, 14 October 2014, 2:06 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council has been able to rule out the disease kauri dieback as the cause of problems with kauri at the Waipa District Council-managed Gudex Memorial Park near Cambridge. More >>
Council ecologist wins prestigious science award
Monday, 13 October 2014, 2:58 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Regional Council ecologist Dr Bruno David has won a prestigious science award for innovative projects to protect native fish and control populations of invasive species. The Kudos – Hamilton Excellence Awards were held in Hamilton last Thursday ... More >>
BUSIT improvements sees customer satisfaction rise
Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 12:20 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Changes made to BUSIT services over the past year have been welcomed by passengers, with overall customer satisfaction hitting 96 per cent. Customer Care Limited was contracted by Waikato Regional Council to survey 1000 passengers on buses across ... More >>
Rural waste report highlights major recycling opportunities
Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 4:22 pm | Waikato Regional Council
The average amount of waste generated by rural Bay of Plenty and Waikato properties means that major recycling opportunities could potentially be available, a new report indicates. More >>
Karakia for Lake Waikare management
Thursday, 18 September 2014, 12:00 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Karakia for Lake Waikare management A karakia has been performed by tangata whenua and local kaumaatua to acknowledge the significance of Lake Waikare and the nearby Whangamarino wetland to Waikato-Tainui and local hapuu. The event at Lake Waikare ... More >>
Be careful with weeds as spring sprouts
Monday, 15 September 2014, 3:42 pm | Waikato Regional Council
Spring’s a time for getting back into the garden to clear away unwanted weeds and prepare properties for the joys of summer. But it’s also a time when those unwanted weeds can end up being dumped in inappropriate places, raising the risks of weeds ... More >>
Putting a spring in production
Friday, 12 September 2014, 11:30 am | Waikato Regional Council
Spring is a key time when it comes to fertilising pasture and farmers need to take a considered approach to help protect the environment and their bottom line profits. More >>
Grant for leading edge school project
Friday, 12 September 2014, 10:34 am | Waikato Regional Council
Rhode Street School in Dinsdale has been granted $11,000 by Waikato Regional Council to help complete its leading edge ecological island project. More >>
