Possum numbers plummet on Mt Pirongia
A recent possum control operation on Mt Pirongia has been a resounding success, says Environment Waikato biosecurity manager John Simmons.
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Draft Regional Passenger Transport Plan hearings due to get underway shortly
Nearly 120 submissions have been received on Environment Waikato’s Draft Regional Passenger Transport Plan, with the majority of submitters commenting on the proposed new Hamilton bus routes.
Environment Waikato to consult over new Whangamata plans
Councillors have today given the green light for Environment Waikato to begin consulting with the Whangamata community over two inter-related plans aimed at improving management of the town’s harbour and the river catchment running into it.
Te Awamutu water supply clear of 1080
No traces of 1080 were found in Te Awamutu’s water supply following a recent Environment Waikato possum control operation on Mt. Pirongia.
Contractors check success of Mt Pirongia possum operation
Pest control contractors are being dropped into bush within Mt Pirongia Forest Park by helicopter this week as Environment Waikato checks the effectiveness of a recent aerial 1080 drop.
Sheer poetry on the buses
Bus passengers will have the benefit of an uplifting burst of verse or two as they commute this Friday morning (27 July).
Free buses to Air NZ Cup rugby in Hamilton
Environment Waikato is again getting behind the Waikato Air New Zealand Cup rugby team by putting on free buses for the five currently scheduled home games in Hamilton.
New environmental advisory service for pine-to-pasture conversions
Environment Waikato is offering free environmental advice to land owners converting forestry blocks to farms in the area around the upper Waikato River.
Annual Hamilton bus patronage booms nearly 40 per cent
The runaway success of improved Hamilton bus services managed by Environment Waikato has continued, with passenger trips up by 738,000 or 37.8 per cent in the last financial year to 2.68 million.
Changes at Environment Waikato’s Taupo office
People dropping into Environment Waikato’s Taupo office to pay their rates, or find information about activities such as the Protecting Lake Taupo Project or pest control, will notice a few changes.
Three thousand native plants for Lake Cameron
Three thousand native plants and shrubs will be planted at Lake Cameron at Rukuhia, south of Hamilton, this Saturday.
Environment Waikato approves Ngaruawahia quarry consents
Environment Waikato has granted Perry Aggregates Limited resource consents to carry out earthworks at its Waingaro Rd quarry at Ngaruawahia.
Heavy rainfall threatens parts of the Coromandel
Two schools have been evacuated as a precautionary measure following heavy rain that has caused flooding and road closures in parts of the Coromandel.
Environment Waikato tackles air pollution
Environment Waikato is looking at spending $1.2 million over the next four years in a bid to help reduce dangerous air pollution caused by home fires in the region’s urban centres.
Environment Waikato takes another key step on air quality
Environment Waikato has taken another key step towards ensuring air quality in Waikato urban centres meets the latest Government targets.
Horsham Downs farmers receive conservation award
A Horsham Downs dairy farming family was amongst a group of Waikato people recognised for their outstanding contribution to conservation at Environment Waikato’s Policy and Strategy Committee this week.
Environment Waikato celebrates conservation efforts
Otorohanga residents Arthur and Pat Cowan were among a “distinguished group” of Waikato people recognised for their outstanding contribution to conservation at Environment Waikato’s Policy and Strategy Committee meeting this week.
Karapiro couple receives conservation award
Environment Waikato chairman Jenni Vernon presented Karapiro couple David and Juliette Wallace with an award recognising their outstanding contribution to conservation at Environment Waikato’s Policy and Strategy Committee meeting this week.
Taupo District Council stormwater discharge consent applications approved
An Environment Waikato hearings committee has approved applications by Taupo District Council (TDC) for comprehensive stormwater discharge consents.
Environment Waikato welcomes extra transport funding
An extra $53 million for improving state highways in the Waikato and another $4.9 million for regional passenger transport has been welcomed by Environment Waikato.