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Central Waikato River Stability Management Strategy
A strategy for sustainably managing the stability of the Waikato River system between the dam at Karapiro and the confluence with the Waipa River at Ngaruawahia.

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Dangerous Dams Policy
This policy defines dangerous dams, and explains Waikato Regional Council's function with regard to dangerous dams and the Building Act.

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Effects of land use change on the flood hydrology of the Waikato River catchment
Due to the scale of land use change over the past several years, a policy review for the area above Karapiro is proposed.

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Level of Service and Funding Policy
An explanation of the objectives, services and funding of Project Watershed - flood protection, soil conservation and river management in the greater Waikato River catchment.

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Risk mitigation plans
Plans that outline the ways of reducing the effects of natural hazards, as well as local authority roles and responsibilities during and after major events.