Regional Council grants subdivision consents
Environment Waikato has granted resource consents for a proposed subdivision in Rototuna.
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Planting field day on Lake Cameron
Environment Waikato and the Department of Conservation are organising a field day at Lake Cameron, Rukuhia next month on riparian planting around lakes.
News for weeds - It’s all bad
Environment Waikato is declaring war on the Region’s weeds with a streamlined freephone to help people get information on how to control pests in their backyard.
Field day web media
Environment Waikato and the Consulting Officer Service (formerly Livestock Improvement Advisory) are organising a field day on an Otorohanga farm on December 1 to help farmers managing land and water.
Waikato peat lakes under threat
The Waikato’s remaining peat lakes are under threat from changes in land use and farm development, this week’s Environment Waikato Environment Committee heard.
Farmers, Environmentalists disagree on Lake Taupo problem
Taupo farmers have asked Environment Waikato to produce more proof that farming is the major contributor to deteriorating water quality in Lake Taupo - but environmental representatives say action needs to be taken urgently without waiting for further research.
Council takes action against offenders
Environment Waikato has issued infringement or abatement notices against three Waikato companies for environmental offences.
Council grants track consent
Environment Waikato has granted a consent to upgrade an access track on the Coromandel – but has censured the applicant’s actions in starting the work before a consent was given.
Too few passengers wearing seat belts
Too few rear seat passengers are wearing seat belts, this week’s Regional Road Safety Subcommittee heard.
Consultation ordered on river flow request
Environment Waikato’s Regulatory Committee has told Mighty River Power to consult with everyone affected before it will make a decision on the company’s request to reduce minimum flows from Lake Karapiro over the summer.
Consents granted for Mercer stopbank
Environment Waikato has been granted resource consents to build a stopbank along the Waikato River near Mercer West to protect an additional 355 hectares of floodplain and wetland.
Possums Hit Hard in Hauhungaroa Range
Possums have been hard hit in a possum control operation throughout the Hauhungaroa Range on the western side of Lake Taupo.
Growing problems for older drivers
Older drivers are facing a growing number of problems in keeping their licenses or giving them up with dignity, according to a report to Environment Waikato’s Regional Road Safety Subcommittee.
Emergency management leaders meet
Local authority representatives and Ministry of Emergency Management officials meet in Hamilton tomorrow to discuss the future structure to manage disasters in the Region.
Spot checks for buckled in kids
Police will be out in force throughout the Waikato over the next few weeks spotting cars travelling with unrestrained children.
Plan Change Allows Weed Control on Coast
A change proposed to Environment Waikato’s Regional Coastal Plan will allow control of invasive plants and unwanted organisms on the Region’s coastline.
Plan Change Allows Weed Control on Coast
A change proposed to Environment Waikato’s Regional Coastal Plan will allow control of invasive plants and unwanted organisms on the Region’s coastline.
Te Kawa quarry consents granted
Environment Waikato has granted resource consents to authorise operation of a hard rock quarry and processing facilities near State Highway 3, Te Kawa.