Waikato councils affirm commitment to key Upper North Island alliance
Hamilton City Council and Waikato Regional Council have today affirmed their commitment to a key strategic alliance aimed at boosting economic growth, living st
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Powerlifter takes up heavyweight scholarship
A powerlifting vegan with a strong interest in the hydrodynamics of mudflats is the winner of this year’s Stella Frances Scholarship awarded by Waikato Regional
Have your say on Taupo buses
Taupo residents are being encouraged to have their say in a survey on the future of local bus services.
Voting for Hamilton by-election opens
Voting in the Hamilton by-election has officially opened, with documents due to be delivered to enrolled electors from today.
Iconic balloons set to rise again with even greater buses support
The iconic Balloons Over Waikato Zuru Nightglow event for 2017 is being supported by more free buses than ever, says Waikato Regional Council.
More than 1000 submissions on Healthy Rivers Wai Ora plan
Waikato Regional Council has received just over 1000 submissions on Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora: Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1.
Waikato river systems under close scrutiny
Waikato Regional Council is keeping a close eye on river systems and flood protection assets after heavy rain overnight on the Coromandel and across the wider r
Blocked waterways and drains may aggravate Coromandel flooding
Waikato Regional Council is warning Coromandel residents that blocked waterways and drains may aggravate any potential flooding as forecast heavy rain kicks i
Effluent ponds need careful management following Waikato’s heavy rains
Following the heavy rain that’s struck the region in recent days and with more rain forecast, Waikato Regional Council is reminding farmers it can help with adv
Regional council ready for more bad weather on Coromandel
As rain eases today on the Coromandel, Waikato Regional Council staff are gearing up to provide further assistance to local landowners and other agencies if con
Regional council sets up flood room following Coromandel rain
Heavy overnight rain on the Coromandel, with more due today and the next few days has prompted Waikato Regional Council to set up a flood room to manage its res
Dairy effluent discharges result in large fine
A farmer and a family company have been convicted and fined a total of $65,750 for unlawful discharges of dairy effluent on two Waikato farms.
Regional council doing checks following Coromandel flooding
Waikato Regional Council staff on the Coromandel are this morning gathering information about the impacts of the overnight flooding.
Healthy Rivers Wai Ora deadline tomorrow
The process of wading through scores of submissions on the Healthy Rivers Wai Ora Proposed Plan Change 1 begins in earnest after tomorrow following confirmation
Have a say on major new plan for Waikato’s future
It’s time to hear what the people say! Feedback is being sought on a major new plan for a more prosperous future in the Waikato.
Detecting those doggone weeds
Rusty the dog’s nose for trouble is proving a potentially valuable tool in Waikato’s hunt for the dreaded invasive weed velvetleaf.
River management and in-stream works field day at Piopio
A field day covering how to best do in-stream works to minimise impacts on water quality is being held at Piopio next week.
Healthy Rivers Wai Ora committee sticks with 8 March closing date
The Healthy Rivers Wai Ora committee’s meeting today has confirmed the closing date for submissions on proposed Plan Change 1 should stay as 8 March 2017.
Plan change submissions deadline next week
Waikato Regional Council is urging the public to step up and have their say on Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora: Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1.
Raglan Bar Crossing Awareness Day coming up
Each year Coastguard Raglan, with support from the Waikato Regional Council, holds bar crossing awareness days in Raglan to encourage better boating practices a