Warning needed for crater lake collapse
Collapse of the dam holding back the Ruapehu crater lake could generate a lahar half as big again as the one which caused the Tangiwai Disaster – and it’s likely to happen in the next few years.
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Expert resource manager takes retirement
Environment Waikato will lose one of the country’s most experienced resource management specialists when Policy Group Manager Dr Lex Rennes retires at the end of May.
New appointment for Regional Council
Environment Waikato’s new Group Manager, Policy is Jeanette Black, formerly General Manager, Contracts for the New Zealand Blood Service.
How much and when for Project Watershed
How much soil conservation and flood protection work should be carried out in the Upper and Middle Waipa catchments and who should pay for it?
Possum control for hakarimata range
Possum control could be on the cards for the northern Hakarimata Range, with the Northern Hakarimata Walkway Committee, the Department of Conservation and Environment Waikato working together with landowners to come up with a management plan.
Local government to promote sustainable development
Local government in New Zealand will be promoting sustainable development and examining how it can contribute, according to Environment Waikato chairman Neil Clarke.
Landowners debate project watershed issues
Glen Murray landowners have given Environment Waikato a clear message that they want integrated flood protection works, but should be left to deal with soil conservation as they individually see fit.
Council to extend pest strategy
Environment Waikato is to extend its current Regional Pest Management Strategy for a further year to allow enough time for the approval process for its revised strategy.
Maori scholars receive Council awards
Environment Waikato has presented two $2000 scholarships to Waikato Maori students to assist with their university studies.
Care needed to control effluent spills
More stock being moved between farms during the change-over period from June 1 may contribute to more effluent spillages, says Waikato Federated Farmers vice-president John Fisher.
Speedsters increase chance of being caught
The chances of being caught speeding in the Waikato are increasing with the launch of a new open road patrol campaign.
Council wins judgement on river scheme
The High Court has given a judgement that Environment Waikato has acted legally in its rating of properties in the Piako River Protection Scheme.
Council to review irrigation consent
Environment Waikato is to review consents allowing Wallace Corporation to irrigate wastewater after an increase in nitrate was detected in monitoring bores under the irrigation farms.
Dairy company praised by council
Environment Waikato has praised Tatua Co-operative Dairy Company for achieving consistently high compliance with resource consent conditions at its Tatanui site.
Council praises dairy group
Anchor Products eight processing sites have consistently complied with resource consents, earning praise from Environment Waikato.
New use for plastic waste
Waikato businesses with plastic wrap going to waste now have a productive way to re-use it.
Submissions close on strategic plan
Public submissions to Environment Waikato’s draft Strategic Plan for the next 10 years close on Tuesday, May 15 at 4pm.
Celebrities debate environmental future
Well-known Waikato environmentalists will go head to head against a national team later this month to debate whether our environment is a trash can or a treasure.
Workshops for advice on trees
King Country farmers keen to plant more trees on their farms can share their experiences with other farmers week at a workshop.
Big savings from Waste Exchange
About 120 Bay of Plenty businesses are now saving money and waste through The Waste Exchange, a free service which puts industries in touch with people who can use their waste products.