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New Raglan bar crossing course on 8 October
Raglan Coastguard is running its latest Raglan Bar crossing awareness day on Sunday 8 October, with support from Waikato Regional Council
Four tauira win Dame Te Atairangikaahu scholarships
Four Hamilton-based Maori students with a passion for the environment have won prestigious scholarships.
New myrtle rust finds in Waikato prompts reminder to report sightings
The discovery of myrtle rust infecting two mature trees in Ōtorohanga has prompted a reminder for sightings of the disease to be reported.
Otorohanga stream ‘runs green’ with effluent
A stream running green with dairy effluent from two separate sources on the same Otorohanga dairy farm has appalled Waikato Regional Council officers.
Better than best
They’re achieving even better than best to protect the environment.
Hamilton-Auckland rail link and public transport options study backed
A fresh study looking at public transport needs between Hamilton and Auckland, including a possible passenger rail service, has been agreed to today by the m
New technology and services boosting Hamilton buses
Hamilton’s bus services are getting significant improvements starting from the end of this month through the introduction of new technology and re-designed rout
E tū mō te reo Māori
E tū ana mō te reo Māori - standing up for the Māori language.
Climate change realities addressed by regional council
More severe weather extremes and significant coastal areas that could be affected by sea level rise are two of the key climate change risks for the Waikato.
Water safety crucial for whitebaiters
Waikato whitebaiters are being reminded of the importance of sticking to water safety guidelines amid anecdotal reports some aren’t following the rules.
Help keep whitebait fisheries healthy
The public can help keep whitebait fisheries healthy.
Good scout from Thames wins top scholarship
Taylor Auld from Thames has been a good scout, involved in picking up litter initiatives along the coast near his home town.
Effluent discharges result in $49,000 fine for farmers
Two Waikato farming enterprises have been convicted and fined a total of $49,000 for unlawful discharges of dairy effluent on a Waitetuna property, near Raglan.
Photo of rain-loving tūī claims top honour
An amateur photographer with a keen eye has taken top spot in this year’s Hamilton Halo photo competition with his image of a rain-loving tūī.
Wallabies are pests not pets
Waikato Regional Council staff are concerned some residents may be treating dama wallabies as pets instead of pests.
Blue Springs bottling take application on hold
NZ Pure Blue Springs Limited’s consent application to take water for bottling purposes from the Blue Springs has formally been put on hold.
$40 million-plus spend delivers major benefits
Major new environmental gains and ongoing extensive protection for productive land are amongst benefits of a $40 million-plus expenditure programme by Waikato R
Good progress on Pirongia kokako project
A project to restore kokako to Mt Pirongia is making solid progress with 20 bird re-locations due this year having been carried out already.
Investment fund return $1.3 million ahead of budget
Waikato Regional Council’s investment fund return has come in $1.3 million better than expected for last financial year.