Council Elects New Chairman
Environment Waikato Councillors have elected Central Waikato Councillor Jenni Vernon as their new Chairman at the first meeting of the Council today.
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Council talking to lawyers on court judgement
Environment Waikato’s lawyers are reviewing this week’s High Court decision on a long-standing dispute with the former ECNZ over rates payments.
Unauthorised earthworks in Raglan
Environment Waikato has issued an infringement notice for unauthorised earthworks being carried out on a subdivision development site in Raglan.
Consents granted for contact geothermal operations
Environment Waikato has granted Contact Energy Ltd resource consents to allow the company to continue operating its Wairakei and Poihipi geothermal power stations near Taupo until 2026 - but with conditions requiring it to clean up its discharge into the Waikato River and stop subsidence in Taupo.
Sitting councillors retain seats on Environment Waikato
Ten sitting Councillors were returned to Environment Waikato’s Council table in preliminary results from today’s local government elections.
Is privet getting up your nose?
It’s that time of year when allergy sufferers may feel the effects of many flowering plants.
Council declines change to Te Kuiti sewage consent
Environment Waikato has turned down an application from Waitomo District Council to change its resource consent conditions for Te Kuiti’s sewage treatment plant.
Possum operation planned for Hakarimata
Three environmental groups are working together to deal with possums in the Hakarimata Range.
Action plan signed to clean up Waikato water
Environment Waikato and Fonterra have signed a Waikato Regional Action Plan designed to improve water quality in the Region.