Future funding secured for Lower Waikato
Environment Waikato has secured $2.5 million towards the ongoing maintenance of river channel works in the Lower Waikato River, ending a series of negotiations with the Crown.
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Council pleased with Court decision
Environment Waikato’s appeal to the High Court on powers of entry has been dismissed – but the Council is pleased that the decision clarifies a number of contentious issues.
Waikato farmers good environmental performers
Waikato farmers are already recognising the value of good environmental performance, according to Environment Waikato.
Time running out for pampas
Landowners don’t have long to clear pampas from their properties before a July 1 deadline.
Repairs to flood scheme pumpstation
Environment Waikato is currently undertaking repairs to one of its pumps in a pump station on the Waihou Valley Flood Scheme, after cracks were found in the pump casing.
Changes to thistle clearance rules
Environment Waikato wants to know if rural landowners want to toughen up the rules on clearing ragwort and nodding thistle from northern Taupo and southern Rotorua Districts.
Farmers keen on Clean Streams project
A total of 116 Waikato farmers are taking part in Environment Waikato’s Clean Streams project in its first year.
Whangarata quarry granted consents
Environment Waikato and Franklin District Council have granted resource consents to continue to operate and expand the Ridge Road Quarries at Whangarata, near Pokeno.
Hydro power scheme consent for Waipa River approved
Consents to construct a hydro electric power station on the upper Waipa River have been approved by Environment Waikato and Waitomo District Council.
Health warnings continue on Waikato lakes
Levels of blue green algae have begun receding in several Waikato waterways, but health warnings continue on some lakes.
Small boat skippers cause headaches for Council
The poor conduct of some small boats skippers is continuing to cause headaches for Environment Waikato’s Navigation Safety officers.
More Frequent Buses for City
Environment Waikato has approved an increase in frequency for city bus services so it can take advantage of Transfund funding.
Regional Council welcomes Tranzrail proposal
Environment Waikato’s Regional Land Transport Committee welcomes the Government’s proposal to return to public ownership of the rail network.
Consents granted for Turangi Wastewater Plant
Environment Waikato has granted resource consents for discharges from the Turangi Wastewater Treatment Plant.