Vandals Spill Diesel Into Waikato River
Vandals interfering with a diesel tank on a parked tour bus have spilled about 200 litres of diesel into the Waikato River early this morning.
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“Victim” Hits Drivers’ Windscreens
Hundreds of Waikato drivers will find the young “victim” of speed plastered over their windscreens over the next week or two.
River and pest work planned for King Country
Environment Waikato is planning river management and pest control work around the King Country in its Long-Term Council Community Plan, now open for submissions.
Pampas control for Coromandel
The fluffy plumes of pampas plants will eventually become a rare sight on the Coromandel as Environment Waikato begins controls on the invasive plant pest from July 1
Improved navigation safety service for Waikato river
Environment Waikato is planning to increase the navigation safety service it provides for the Waikato River between Hamilton City and Port Waikato.
Pest control, erosion work planned in Franklin
Environment Waikato is planning work on weeds and pests in the Franklin area in its draft Long-Term Council Community Plan, now open for submissions.
Bus service planned for Taupo
Moves are underway to trial a bus passenger service in Taupo as part of Environment Waikato’s and Taupo District Council’s Long-Term Council Community Plans.
New art from waste
Hamilton’s Jeneanne Capon has come up with a way to turn recycled materials into musical instruments for her music classes.
Council considers boat registration
Environment Waikato is considering registering boats along with other options to directly fund navigation safety in the Waikato Region.
New uses for waste
Hamilton daffodil sellers Clandon Daffodil and their customers have come up with ways to recycle plastic bags twice over.
Speeding small boats a problem
While jetski riders are behaving well, a significant number of small boat skippers are still speeding near the shore or close to moorings, according to Environment Waikato.
River water quality trends show mixed results
A 15-year study into trends in river water quality throughout the Waikato Region shows that the quality of water in rural streams and rivers is declining.
Government support sought for flood protection
Thames-Coromandel District Council and Environment Waikato have jointly asked the Government to help pay for urgent flood protection work on the Thames Coast.
Council to move Piako stopbank
Environment Waikato plans to relocate the Rawerawe stopbank on the Piako River after it failed in February.
Cleanup for Tongariro River
The Tongariro River is undergoing a cleanup following February’s flood damage.
New roads need early identification
New roading routes should be identified as early as possible and their designations completed, even the construction was decades years away, according to Regional Land Transport Committee chairman David Peart.
Cross-less buns with Easter message
Environment Waikato is planning some hot incentives for safe Easter drivers next week.
Morrinsville farmers convicted for obstruction
Morrinsville farmers Bill and Donald Cox have been convicted and fined $900 and $500 respectively and ordered to pay a total of $452 each in prosecution costs for obstructing two Environment Waikato enforcement officers investigating a complaint.
Students Take a Fresh Look at Environmental Issues
Thirty two secondary school students from throughout the Waikato Region will be meeting in Hamilton next week for the first Regional Youth Environment Forum.