Natural resources
Search the Environment section.
Air
Find out about air pollution and where contaminants come from.
Biodiversity
The Waikato region is home to a diverse collection of native plants and animals.
Coast
Find out about the Waikato region's 1,150 km of open coast and estuarine shoreline, with sites of outstanding beauty, valuable resources, high cultural and natural values.
Geothermal
The Waikato region contains almost 80 percent of New Zealand's geothermal systems.
Land and soil
Land and soil need to be well managed to stay productive.
Water
Find out about the region's coast, rivers, lakes, wetlands and groundwater