Fine weather on its way
Rain is easing off around the flood-battered Waikato, with the MetService downgrading its severe weather warning and fine weather predicted by mid week.
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River residents evacuated
About 35 homes near the Tongariro River have been evacuated as the river burst its banks in places overnight.
Waikato braces for flood damage
The Waikato is bracing for more flooding as the Region’s rivers flow at their peaks through to the lower Waikato area.
Rates removed for sports clubs, charities
Environment Waikato plans to cancel rates next year for some community groups, sports clubs and charities.
Region Council Collects Most of its Rates
Environment Waikato has already received 89 percent of its rates, with another three percent coming in under payment arrangements.
Te Kohanga piggery to be prosecuted
Environment Waikato is to prosecute a Te Kohanga piggery for an alleged discharge of untreated effluent in September last year.
Prosecution for District Council over sewage spill
Environment Waikato is to prosecute Matamata Piako District Council following an alleged discharge of untreated sewage into the Piako River.
Concern for the environment in awareness survey
The Waikato’s natural environment, central location and waterways are highly valued by those living in the Region, according to a survey conducted by Environment Waikato.
Training for septic tank managers
More than 40 people from throughout the North Island attended a three-day training programme in Hamilton last week on managing on-site wastewater systems.
Waikato road statistics disappointing
The number of people killed or injured on Waikato roads was disappointing, according to Waikato Police Inspector Leo Tooman.
Potential costs to protect environment spelled out
Most Thames-Coromandel District Council ratepayers will be asked to pay around $14 per $100,000 capital value of their property each year to help protect their local land, native bush and harbours.
Regional council Chairman to retire
Environment Waikato Chairman Neil Clarke will stand down from the Council at the local government elections in October after 15 years in office.
City bus users rush for Busit cards
Hamilton bus users are keen to use new technology to ride the city’s buses.
Workshop planned on transport disadvantaged
Environment Waikato is to convene a workshop to discuss issues and explore options for people with transport disadvantages in rural areas.