What are we doing?
Waikato Regional Council are involved in a number of key areas in order to reduce the risk from flooding. These are outlined below:
Development of regional hazard management policies, strategies and plans
- Development of the Flood Risk Mitigation Plan
- Long Term Council Community Plan
- Civil Defence and Emergency Management Plan
- Flood Risk Management Strategy 2009 click here for more information
- Site-specific hazard mitigation plans
- River and Catchment Services Zone Plans
- Input into sustainable development initiatives
- Regional Plan
Provision of information, advice and advocacy
Regulatory mechanisms
- Waikato Regional Plan
- Statutory process advocacy
- Waikato River High Flow Management Plan
Community liaison, support and partnerships
- River and Catchment Liaison and Land Drainage Sub Committees
- Site specific community hazard response support
- Partnerships with key stakeholders
- Landscare groups
Physical works
- Soil conservation - management of numerous schemes with a total land retirement of more than 11,000 ha
- River management - keeping the channels clear
- Flood protection - minimising damage to urban and rural communities
- Pest control - contributes to catchment stability
- Riparian plantings.
Hazard warning and response
- Flood warning and management
- Provision and maintenance of response plans
Public awareness and education
Research support
- Waikato River hydrology
- Climate change adaptation
For policy information on how Waikato Regional Council manages flood risk, check out the Regional Policy Statement.(external link)