More help for exploding rabbit problem
Environment Waikato Councillors have asked staff to provide more advice and information to landowners on how to do their own rabbit control.
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New solution for farm plastics
Farmers may at last have an environmentally sustainable solution for their waste silage wrap and unwanted, empty agrichemical containers.
Grant for Raglan waste project
Environment Waikato has granted $16,500 from its Environmental Initiatives Fund to Raglan’s X-treme Waste project for a community education programme and training facility.
Boat owners support sewage measures
Taupo boat owners are supporting Environment Waikato’s moves to prevent sewage discharges to the Lake.
Council tackles koi carp menace
Environment Waikato is tackling the threat of the pest fish koi carp in the Region’s waterways with several initiatives.
Community involved in possum control
More than 300 Waikato landowners are involved in community possum control schemes, according to Environment Waikato’s Biosecurity Annual Report.
Increasing Pressure on Region’s Groundwater Supplies
Parts of the Waikato’s groundwater resources are under stress from overuse, this week’s Environment Waikato Environment Committee meeting heard.
Hui to discuss coastal occupation charges
Environment Waikato is holding a hui with Coromandel and Hauraki iwi next week to discuss whether it should charge for occupation of the Coastal Marine Area.
Skin processor avoids prosecution
Environment Waikato is not intending to prosecute a Te Aroha skin processing company for an illegal effluent discharge, in recognition of its previous good record and willingness to take prompt action to clean up the spill.
Waikato scientists’ work gets international recognition
Scientists at Environment Waikato and Landcare Research are winning international recognition for break-through work on the quality of soils.
Lake goes to the classroom
Lake Taupo is going into the classroom as a teaching tool.
Support for vehicle emission screening
Environment Waikato has come out strongly in support of measures to reduce motor vehicle emissions announced last week by Government.
Franklin joins Environment Festival
Franklin District Council has joined in preparations for next year’s Festival of the Environment in March.
Waikato students make impact at National Forum
Presentations by three Waikato students were well received at the national youth environment forum held last week in Wellington.
Government signals support for Tui Mine clean-up
Environment Waikato and Matamata-Piako District Council have welcomed the Government’s commitment to clean up the Tui Mine near Te Aroha.