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Application to re-open Pukeatua quarry declined
Thursday, 7 April 2016, 4:12 pm | Waikato Regional Drought Committee
Independent commissioners acting for Waikato Regional Council have turned down an application for consents to re-open the Pukeatua quarry just south of Maungatautari. It followed evidence from the Raukawa Charitable Trust, Parawera Marae, Ngati Koroki ... More >>
Recent rain welcome but some farmers still struggling
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 12:20 pm | Waikato Regional Drought Committee
Recent rain has helped restore crucial soil moisture to above average levels in the Waikato, says a sub-group of the Waikato Regional Drought Committee, with further rain forecast this weekend. More >>
Recent rain welcome but drought far from over
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 1:08 pm | Waikato Regional Drought Committee
Recent rain in the Waikato has been an “early Christmas present” for farmers but the region-wide drought was far from over, a meeting of the multi-agency regional drought committee heard today. More >>
Waikato Seeks Fresh Drought Declaration
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 1:30 pm | Waikato Regional Drought Committee
The Government is being asked to make a fresh drought declaration covering the Waikato and nearby areas following the very dry conditions affecting farmers in the region. More >>
Committee keeps eye on weather
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 10:38 am | Waikato Regional Drought Committee
The Waikato Regional Drought Committee says it will be keeping a close eye on weather conditions over summer in case there is a need for it to reactivate to provide help to farmers. More >>
Call before problems get too bad
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 10:47 am | Waikato Regional Drought Committee
Waikato farmers affected by the drought are being urged not to hold off calling the Rural Support Trust or rural professionals if they need help, despite some recent rain and positive news on Fonterra’s dairy payout. More >>
Banks urged to support Waikato farmers in drought
Wednesday, 28 April 2010, 9:27 am | Waikato Regional Drought Committee
Banks must provide cash-strapped farmers with at least enough finance for stock feed and generally support them through Waikato’s drought, says Peter Buckley, chair of the Waikato Regional Drought Committee. More >>
Waikato farm visits running at higher level
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 11:01 am | Waikato Regional Drought Committee
The number of drought-related farm visits being undertaken by the Rural Support Trust in the wider Waikato region, is running at a much higher rate than the big dry in 2007-08. More >>
