River restoration project near prison supported by Waikato Regional Council
Prisoners will be growing and planting eco-sourced trees for a project given $126,750 by Waikato Regional Council’s Natural Heritage Fund.
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Health warning lifted for Lake Taupō
The health warning issued last week for parts of Lake Taupō has now been lifted by the Medical Officer of Health.
NIWA fast-tracking sample testing – Lake Taupō
NIWA is fast-tracking analysis of samples collected from potentially toxic algae-affected sites at Lake Taupō, with results expected on Friday.
Update: Samples collected from Acacia Bay, further sampling tomorrow – Lake Taupō
Samples collected from Acacia Bay for testing for toxin-producing algae species, but weather hampers monitoring work at other sites at Lake Taupō today.
Look before you leap – Potentially toxic algae confirmed for parts of Lake Taupō
The local Medical Officer of Health is reminding the public to exercise caution when looking to cool off in Lake Taupō.
Toxin-producing algae species identified at Halletts Bay
A toxin-producing species of algae bloom has been identified during provisional screening of samples collected from Halletts Bay over the weekend.
Algae blooms found at south-eastern Lake Taupō locations
Waikato Regional Council staff have collected samples from algae blooms found during an inspection of south-eastern Lake Taupō swimming sites this weekend.
Public urged to avoid algae-affected areas of Lake Taupō
Dense mats of potentially toxic algal species have been found at five sites around Lake Taupō.
A culture of caring at regional council
At Waikato Regional Council staff have got each other’s backs.
Sniffing out velvetleaf as summer signals emergence of pest plants
The arrival of warm, humid days means velvetleaf and other nasty weeds will be starting to appear on farms.
Fish mortalities likely due to natural causes
Waikato Regional Council scientists believe fish deaths in the Waiomu Stream on the Coromandel Peninsula over the weekend are likely due to natural causes.
Plea to motorists: Slow down, buckle up, don’t drink and drive
Waikato’s multiagency regional transport committee issues a plea to motorists to take extra care on the roads with the Christmas holiday period almost upon us.
Waitekauri River Waikato’s “most improved”
The Waitekauri River in the region’s east has had a cut of almost 20 per cent in levels of E. coli bacteria every year for the past 10 years.
Waikato communities take action to protect kauri
Community groups are being praised for efforts to combat kauri dieback.
Failed piggery directors convicted
Two former directors of a failed piggery operation, which posed a significant risk to the environment, have been convicted and fined thousands of dollars each.
Open day for Lake Waikare and Whangamarino wetland
Open day for Lake Waikare and Whangamarino wetland.
Multi-agency steering group set up in Waikato to tackle velvetleaf
A multi-agency steering group has been set up to tackle the damaging agricultural pest velvetleaf in the Waikato region.
Environment planning good for farming business
Farmers are being encouraged to get ahead of the game and prepare now for whatever final new environmental rules are rolled out for Waikato and Waipa rivers.
Act on safety messages or risk drowning and serious injury
Harbourmasters say heed boating safety messages over bar crossings or risk death and serious injury.
Ruben road safety programme reaches 20 year milestone
It’s been 20 years since Ruben the Road Safety Bear launched. His look might have changed, but the foundation road safety skills he teaches hasn't.