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EW tackles Taupo wildling pines
Environment Waikato is currently taking action to prevent self-seeded pines from blocking up geothermal springs on the Otumuheke Stream near Taupo’s Owen Delaney Park.
Weeds 4 Natives events to run in Coromandel
Coromandel residents will have a chance to swap their garden weeds for native plants at two “Weeds 4 Natives” events in June.
Waikato farmers snap up native plants
Waikato farmers have bought a record number of native trees and shrubs for environmental restoration projects through an annual Environment Waikato offer this year.
Scientists discover whitebait can climb ropes
In what is believed to be a New Zealand first, Environment Waikato scientists may have found a clever way to overcome resource consent barriers for farmers – and possibly help to save some of New Zealand’s threatened native fish species.
Farmers urged to help keep roads clean on Gypsy Day
With the annual Gypsy Day coming up on 1 June, Waikato dairy farmers are being urged to make a special effort to keep stock effluent off roads by standing cows off green pasture before transporting them on trucks.
Hearing committee recommends consent be granted for TCDC wastewater discharge
An Environment Waikato hearing committee has recommended that the Minister of Conservation grant resource consent to Thames-Coromandel District Council so the council can continue discharging treated wastewater into the Waihou River from its existing sewage treatment facility in Thames.
Energy strategy in running for EECA award
An energy strategy that Environment Waikato played a major role in developing is in the running for a national award.
Privet problem in Kihikihi and Te Aroha
Recent surveys in Kihikihi and Te Aroha by Environment Waikato pest plant contractors have confirmed there is still plenty of privet about in these towns.
More work directed on Auckland-Hamilton train service
Environment Waikato transport staff have been directed by the Waikato Regional Transport Committee to continue their investigation of a Hamilton to Auckland commuter rail service.
Waikato Civil Defence arrangements to change
The Waikato Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group has approved the resiting of the Group’s Emergency Operating Centre (GEOC) to Environment Waikato in Hamilton East.
Waikato residents asked to look for rooks
Environment Waikato is seeking help from the public to locate rooks, which pose a serious threat to the region’s agricultural industry.