Oil spill test for Thames Coast
Thousands of litres of oil will be spilled into the Firth of Thames next week – but there’ll be no mess and not one oiled bird to rescue.
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Changes at Regional Council
Environment Waikato has made some changes to its line-up at its first meeting.
Oil companies fined for petrol leak
Environment Waikato has prosecuted two oil industry companies for a petrol leak into the foreshore at Whitianga Harbour discovered last July.
Hampton Downs landfill decision upheld
The Environment Court has dismissed appeals against an Environment Waikato decision to grant resource consents for the controversial Hampton Downs Road landfill.
Council approves mussel farm expansion
Environment Waikato has granted resource consent to allow the expansion of a mussel farm in Kennedy Bay on the Coromandel.
Four new councillors for Environment Waikato
Environment Waikato has four new Councillors following today’s polls.
Error in Council rates to be corrected
Ratepayers in Waihi’s residential area received a bit of shock with their latest rates bill – the amount they pay to Environment Waikato for the Waihou Valley Flood Protection Scheme appeared to have shot up 440 percent.
Council plans attack on pests
Environment Waikato has proposed a new strategy to attack plant and animal pests in the Region.
Local election results online
Election management experts, election.com Limited has combined forces with website New Zealand Local Government Online, to place results from the local elections online on Election Day, Saturday October 13.
Council Plans Attack on Pests
Environment Waikato has proposed a new strategy to attack plant and animal pests in the Region.
Waste Exchange Gives New Life to Rubbish
The Waste Exchange is turning some unusual trash into new treasures.