Waikato Regional Council stamps new strategic direction
Waikato Regional Council today adopted a new strategic direction that will see it take more of a leadership role in regional development.
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Course to help boaties cross the Raglan bar
A course aimed at saving the lives of boaties crossing the notorious Raglan bar is being held next month by Coastguard Raglan, with support from Environment Waikato.
Clean heat still available for Te Kuiti households
Environment Waikato is looking for homeowners in Te Kuiti to receive new clean heating appliances as part of its Waikato Clean Heat Programme.
Clean heat still available for Te Kuiti households
Environment Waikato is looking for homeowners in Te Kuiti to receive new clean heating appliances as part of its Waikato Clean Heat Programme.
Buses for Balloons over Waikato and ITM400 Hamilton
Environment Waikato is again operating special bus services for people attending the Balloons over Waikato Nightglow event at Waikato University this Saturday 2 April and the ITM400 Hamilton from 15-17 April
Media and public invited to Waikato hazards forum
Recent earthquakes in Canterbury, the Queensland floods and the Japanese tsunami highlight the potentially devastating impacts of major disasters in the Waikato, says Environment Waikato regional hazards manager Adam Munro.
Warning issued over possible surface flooding, slips and fast-rising water levels
Waikato Civil Defence is warning people to be aware of the dangers posed by heavy rain expected to hit the Coromandel later today, while a weather watch is also in place for the rest of the Waikato.
Hamilton residents warned about rogue tree felling scam
Environment Waikato is warning Hamilton residents about a potential tree removal scam involving a woman impersonating a regional council biosecurity officer.
Tui Mine clean-up crew at Domain Day
Visitors to Te Aroha’s Domain Day will have the chance to peer into the depths of the Tui Mine, New Zealand’s most contaminated site, without even getting their feet dirty.
Intending Christchurch returnees urged to seek local advice
People who have self-evacuated to the Waikato after last month’s Canterbury earthquake, and who are now considering returning, are being encouraged to talk to their neighbours in Christchurch first.
Consents granted for planned Tamahere operation
Environment Waikato consents for a planned sand extraction and processing operation to be run by Titoki Sands Limited at Tamahere have been granted by independent hearings commissioner Graeme Ridley.
Waikato dairy sector improves compliance figures
Helicopter monitoring has shown dairy farm compliance with regional effluent management rules is improving significantly so far this season, new figures from Environment Waikato show.
Mercury Bay Community Board to be briefed on tsunami strategy
The Mercury Bay Community Board will next Tuesday 22 March receive a briefing on plans for a new Eastern Coromandel Tsunami Strategy, which will initially focus on responding to the risks posed to Whitianga.
UPDATED: Waikato’s east coast residents urged to remain off beaches
A marine threat remains in place for Waikato’s east coast this morning and people are being urged to stay away from the ocean and other waterways, with tidal gauges detecting the first surges in the area.
Waikato’s coastal residents urged to monitor tsunami marine threat
Waikato region’s coastal residents are being urged to stay away from the ocean and other waterways after a tsunami marine threat for New Zealand was issued following an earthquake in Japan.
EW seeks feedback on the 2011/12 Draft Annual Plan
Environment Waikato yesterday adopted its 2011/12 Draft Annual Plan based on a rates increase of 2.3 per cent to existing ratepayers. This translates to less than $20 for the majority of ratepayers.
Landcare networking field day
A Landcare Networking Field Day is being held just north of Hamilton on Wednesday 6 April to discuss community-based environmental initiatives.
Farmer meeting offers environmental advice
A meeting being organised by Environment Waikato in association with Federated Farmers is offering dry stock farmers the chance to get up to speed with some key issues associated with dry-stock farming.
Webpage launched for offers of household goods
A webpage has been launched today for Waikato residents able to make donations of household furniture to Christchurch evacuees arriving in the region.
River and lake levels warning
Environment Waikato has issued an alert about rising river and lake levels following a heavy rain warning from MetService.