Clean heat still available for Taupo
Environment Waikato is looking for low income homeowners in Taupo to receive new clean heating appliances as part of its Waikato Clean Heat Programme.
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Honda handover helping natives flourish
Environment Waikato chief executive Bob Laing has this weekreceived a cheque for $12,010 from Ingham Motor Group general manager Chris Garland under an ongoing Honda scheme to promote native tree planting
New framework expected to help secure funds for key infrastructure development
The adoption of a new policy framework for managing the region’s natural and physical resources is a key step toward securing government funding for the Waikato Expressway and other infrastructure development, says chief executive Bob Laing.
EW welcomes new Taupo Hospital heating system
Environment Waikato is welcoming a new geothermal system which has replaced the coal-fired boiler at Taupo Hospital, saying it will contribute to improving air quality in the town.
Honda funds planting of thousands of native trees
Honda will on Wednesday 25 August at 3pm hand over a cheque for $12,010 to Environment Waikato CEO Bob Laing in the latest donation made under its ongoing programme to fund native tree planting in the Waikato.
"The Waters of the Waikato" launched at Turangawaewae
An important new book on the Waikato River from Taupo to Port Waikato has been launched today at Turangawaewae marae during the fourth anniversary celebrations for the coronation of King Tuheitia.
Te Kuiti air quality breaches national standard in July
Now is a great time to start thinking about buying firewood for next winter, so it’s nice and dry by the time you use it, Environment Waikato says.
Government asked to reconsider drink driving decision
The Waikato Regional Transport Committee is urging Cabinet to reconsider the Government’s decision not to lower blood alcohol limits for adult drivers.
Te Uku wind farm wins “Site of the Year”
Meridian Energy Limited’s Te Uku wind farm project has won Environment Waikato’s inaugural earthworks site of the year award.
Community tackles rat problems at Whangamata
The Whangamata community is better equipped to tackle rodent infestation problems in the harbour area as Environment Waikato has provided 40 rat traps and 30 bait stations to the Whangamata Harbour Care community group.
Cutting costs and working smarter helps reduce rates
Cost savings and greater efficiencies in the 2009/10 financial year have helped Environment Waikato achieve a year-end surplus ahead of forecast that could be used to further trim next year’s rates.
New policy framework for managing the region's resources
A proposed policy framework that sets the direction for managing the Waikato region’s natural and physical resources is a step closer to public release.
EW encouraged by fewer earthworks problems
Environment Waikato says it is very encouraged by the fact that compliance with earthworks rules is rising and that enforcement actions against people doing earthworks improperly have dropped significantly.