Grants of more than $14,000 awarded to schools and kindergarten
Waikato Regional Council has given environmental work being undertaken by three schools and a kindergarten a combined cash boost of $14,000-plus.
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Council backs New Chums Beach protection
Waikato Regional Council has today confirmed its commitment to having public access and natural character protected at New Chums Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Prudent plan to deliver regional environmental and economic benefits
Waikato Regional Council has today adopted its 2012-2022 Long Term Plan, which details a wide range of activities to make the region safer, more economically vibrant and ecologically healthy.
Waikato UNISA members join forces on upper North Island freight study
Waikato Regional Council and Hamilton City Council are joining forces with eight other organisations to investigate new ways of moving freight more efficiently through the upper North Island.
Te Awamutu company fined nearly $32,000 over effluent discharge
A Te Awamutu farming company has been fined nearly $32,000 for illegally discharging dairy effluent.
Support for Maungatautari visitor centre development
Waikato Regional Council has welcomed news that six major funders are joining together to develop a visitor centre for the Maungatautari bird sanctuary.
Te Puru flood mitigation works completed
Ten years ago the 2002 weather bomb severely rocked Coromandel communities, including the settlement of Te Puru.
Mangrove removal planning in full swing
Waikato Regional Council says its river and catchment services team is making good progress on preparing for mangrove removal at Whangamata.
Call for catchment liaison subcommittee nominations
Waikato Regional Council is keen to hear from people interested in managing land and water quality issues in the Lake Taupo and Upper Waikato River catchments.
Cause of oil spill identified, investigation continues
Waikato Regional Council has today been contacted by a property manager who believes oil discharged into the Waikato River on Saturday came from his city building.
Clarification over Maori seats
Waikato Regional Council has moved to clarify the issue of public submissions on Maori seats which are being introduced at next year’s local body elections.
Update on Waikato River oil spill near Claudelands Bridge
Waikato Regional Council is seeking public help to identify who is responsible for the oil in Hamilton city’s stormwater system, which discharged into the Waikato River earlier today.
Source of oil in river near Claudelands Bridge located
A Waikato Regional Council investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding an apparently accidental discharge of oil into the Waikato River near Claudelands Bridge earlier today.
Updated details for major oil spill exercise for Coromandel
Waikato Regional Council has updated its planning for a major oil spill exercise due to be held on the Coromandel this month, taking into account lessons learned during the Rena disaster.
Tairua marina development issues being closely managed
Waikato Regional Council says it is working with Thames-Coromandel District Council (TCDC) and developers over a consented project to build a marina at Tairua.