Unannounced farm compliance checks to get underway
Waikato Regional Council staff are beginning a limited series of unannounced visits to Waikato dairy farms to check rates of compliance with effluent management
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Extending submissions could be counter-productive, says CEO
Extending the period for submissions on the Healthy Rivers Wai Ora Plan Change 1 could be counter-productive to the interests of rural sector groups.
Major new plan for Waikato’s future signed off
A major new plan outlining a blueprint for a more prosperous future in the Waikato has today been signed off for public consultation in a strong display of regi
$39,000 fine for toxic fish kill
A chemical cleaning company has been convicted and fined $39,000 for a toxic discharge that resulted in a significant fish kill event at Paeroa last year.
New maps add to waters information but show improvements still essential
New Government maps indicating where bacteria and potentially toxic algae are at levels safer for swimming will help Waikato people make choices but further im
New rules coming for storage of used tyres
Development of national regulations for the storage of end-of-life tyres, and the finding of alternative end uses, cannot come soon enough.
Mistakes made in bar crossing mishap
Three boaties tipped into the waves while trying to cross the Kawhia bar today were lucky help was coincidentally quick to arrive, says Waikato Regional Council
Project to raise stopbank height underway at Ngātea
The next stage of Waikato Regional Council’s multimillion dollar project to strengthen Piako’s flood protection scheme has just kicked off near Ngātea.
Wet weather welcome after dry summer in parts
Recent wet weather, with forecasts of more to come in the next few weeks, is raising optimism that dry conditions in parts of South Auckland and Waikato won’t l
No cause found for koura deaths
Waikato Regional Council is asking the public to be on the lookout for any further signs of aquatic life being impacted on in the region’s waterways.
Ten contesting vacant Hamilton seat
A total of 10 candidates will contest the Waikato Regional Council Hamilton general constituency by-election.
Additional Raglan bus services from April
There'll be extra public bus services between Raglan and Hamilton from April, with residents getting their chance to influence the final route and timetable.
“Mercury Rising” marine oil spill exercise at Whitianga
Whitianga’s Mercury Bay will be the scene of this year’s main marine oil spill exercise carried out by Waikato Regional Council’s marine oil spill reponse team
Council focus on safety after drowning at Aratiatia
Waikato Regional Council will work with hydro generator Mercury and other agencies on water safety issues after the tragic drowning of a woman at Aratiatia.
Regional council holds proposed average rate rise to 2.6 per cent
An average rate rise to existing ratepayers of 2.6 per cent is being proposed by Waikato Regional Council for next financial year.