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Whitianga beach erosion issues being addressed
May 16, 2012
Joint media release from Thames-Coromandel District Council and Waikato Regional Council
A project to address beach erosion issues at Whitianga is well advanced and discussions are due to be held with the local community about how to make progress.
Source of diesel in Waikato River identified
May 11, 2012
An ongoing investigation by Waikato Regional Council has today confirmed the source of unauthorised discharges of diesel into the Waikato River.
Successful start to big King Country pest control operation
May 11, 2012
Waikato Regional Council and the Department of Conservation say there has been a very successful start to a major possum control operation in the western King Country.
Historic Waikato River agreement signed at Pikitu Marae
May 10, 2012
From Raukawa Charitable Trust and Waikato Regional Council
An historic Joint Management Agreement has been signed today between the Raukawa Settlement Trust and Waikato Regional Council relating to co-management of the Waikato River catchment.
Public transport committee votes in favour of disbanding
May 08, 2012
It’s likely the regional public transport committee has met for the last time after yesterday voting in favour of a recommendation to disband.
Spending of $1.1 billion on Waikato transport projects backed
May 08, 2012
The regional transport committee has backed a programme that will see more than $1.1 billion spent on transport projects in the Waikato over the next three years.
Pest fish funding confirmed from Waikato River Authority
May 07, 2012
A project to tackle the widespread pest fish koi carp in the Waikato River has been given a major boost with an $85,000 funding injection to the regional council from the new Waikato River Authority (WRA).
Boaties urged to light up to be safe on the water
May 07, 2012
Waikato Regional Council is reminding boaties using the region’s waterways that failure to display the right lights at night endangers their lives and those of other water users.
Agreement reached on mangroves
May 07, 2012
An agreement has been reached which will pave the way for Waikato Regional Council to begin limited mangrove removal at Whangamata. This agreement with the appeal parties is now subject to final sign off by the Environment Court.
Jet boat pair sentenced after collision near Matamata
May 04, 2012
Two jet boat drivers convicted of unsafe operation of their vessels near Matamata last year have been fined a total of $3,000 by Judge Geoghegan in the Tauranga district court today.
Huntly power station resource consents granted in under six months
May 02, 2012
The successful process for renewing consents for the Huntly power station clearly demonstrates that even the biggest resource use issues can be handled locally, says Waikato Regional Council’s resource use and environmental monitoring committee chair.
Be in quick for a free heating upgrade
May 01, 2012
Waikato Regional Council is urging Te Kuiti and Taupo homeowners who think they qualify for a free heating upgrade to contact Energy Options as soon as possible.
Duck shooters urged to stay safe and avoid spreading pests
May 01, 2012
With the duck shooting season getting underway this Saturday 5 May, duck shooters are being reminded of the need to stay safe while in boats or near the water.
Waikato River agreement between Raukawa and regional council
April 26, 2012
Joint release from Raukawa Charitable Trust and Waikato Regional Council
A ground-breaking Joint Management Agreement between Raukawa and the regional council – relating to co-management of the Waikato River catchment - has been approved by the Raukawa Charitable Trust and the council. The agreement relates to Raukawa interests in the catchment upstream of Karapiro.
One week left to have your say on 10 year plan for the region
April 20, 2012
Almost 300 submissions have been received on Waikato Regional Council’s draft long term plan, with just one week left for residents to have their say.
Entries sought for Hamilton Halo’s first schools competition
April 19, 2012
Waikato school students have just over a month to complete entries for Hamilton Halo’s first schools competition.
Waikato Regional Council responds to AHB
April 19, 2012
The Animal Health Board has the ability to use alternative funding methods if Waikato Regional Council ends its regional share contribution to the board’s work, says biosecurity group manager John Simmons.
Council urges caution to hunters using dogs
April 18, 2012
Waikato Regional Council is urging hunters not to use dogs in the Whareorino–Herangi Ranges, and surrounding land in the western King Country, once a large possum control operation gets underway.
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