New lifejacket rule aims to save lives
A new boating rule aimed at saving lives on Waikato waterways has been endorsed by Waikato Regional Council, making it compulsory to wear lifejackets.
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Waikato involved in leading edge water project
Waikato Regional Council is involved in a leading edge new project which will analyse the potential economic and environmental trade-offs involved in managing water quality.
PM10 exceedances trigger restrictions for Hamilton
A ban on the use of new domestic open fireplaces installed after May next year and new rules for industrial discharges to air are now in force in Hamilton city.
Flood risk for Firth of Thames coast
Issued at 1330 hours: Coastal communities around the Firth of Thames are being warned of the risk of coastal flooding tomorrow morning.
Plan delivers better services at less cost
Waikato Regional Council today signed off on its 2013/14 Annual Plan featuring further reductions in rates increases while maintaining a range of service improvements.
Fresh menus on offer at Fieldays
A fresh suite of “menus” of farming practices to help protect water quality are the focus of Waikato Regional Council’s site PF19 in the main pavilion at Fieldays next month.
Former postie wins engineering scholarship
A former part-time postie and supermarket seafood assistant has won a prestigious Roger Harris engineering scholarship from Waikato Regional Council.
Good ‘Gypsy day’ planning key to cutting effluent spills on Waikato roads
Farmers are being urged to stand stock off green feed before they’re transported to help keep Waikato’s roads clear of effluent and safe for users.
Fanworm cleared up at Coromandel Harbour
Waikato Regional Council has today confirmed that two barges that arrived in Coromandel Harbour infested with Mediterranean fanworm have now been cleared up.
Auckland snarl-ups cost Waikato money
Auckland’s traffic congestion has an impact on Waikato business costs and efficiencies, Waikato Regional Council’s policy committee has heard.
Hundreds of thousands spent too late for company
A company that owns a number of farms in South Waikato has been fined more than $30,000 for illegally discharging dairy effluent into the environment.
Mangrove trials proving promising
Trial mangrove clearance at Whangamata is proving promising, says the Waikato Regional Council.
Council’s website wins top national award
Waikato Regional Council’s web team has won the country’s top local government website award.
Reduce your crash risk – be seen, day and night
All road users are being urged to increase their visibility on Waikato’s roads to help reduce the risk of crashes over the coming winter months.
Plan to reduce Waikato’s crash rates backed by regional committee
A high level action plan to reduce the region’s road-related fatalities and serious injury crashes has today been approved by the regional transport committee.
Forum updates MPs and iwi
From Waikato Mayoral Forum
A group of Waikato MPs and iwi representatives have today been briefed by the Waikato Mayoral Forum on proposals for a work programme over three years to help boost the regional economy and deliver multi-million dollar cost savings for ratepayers.
Te Kopia possum control results continue to shine
The latest stage of possum control in the Paeroa Ranges and surrounding farmland near Reporoa has again proved highly successful.
Fanworm investigation at Coromandel
Waikato Regional Council is working with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and local marine farmers to manage an infestation of Mediterranean fanworm at Te Kouma in Coromandel harbour.
Complex Tui Mine clean-up a first for New Zealand
The successful conclusion of the complex project to remediate the abandoned Tui Mine on Mt Te Aroha is being celebrated today.