Duck shooter digs himself into trouble
Trying to dig a duck pond in a protected coastal marine area saw a duck shooter come close to being prosecuted by the Waikato Regional Council.
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Otorohanga native bird project gets $75,000 boost
The Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park is due to receive a $75,000 boost from Waikato Regional Council’s natural heritage fund.
Free rugby shuttles operating for Waikato and All Blacks games
Kick-off in Waikato’s opening Ranfurly Shield clash of the Mitre 10 Cup season is this weekend and free shuttle buses will again be operating to FMG Stadium Waikato.
Great scholarship chance for Waihou-Piako zone students
There’s another great opportunity coming up for students from the Waihou-Piako rivers zone to get a tertiary studies scholarship worth up to $6000.
Automated floodgate caps off Graham’s Creek works
Installation of an innovative automated floodgate has capped off a major community investment in making Graham’s Creek residents on the Coromandel safer from flooding.
Best practice becoming earthworks norm
Use of best industry practice in erosion and sediment control during earthworks projects in Waikato is becoming the new norm, says Waikato Regional Council.
Refreshed coastal water quality monitoring for summer
Waikato Regional Council is to continue with a refreshed summer water quality monitoring programme at open coast beaches used for recreation purposes.
28 people nominated, 4 elected unopposed to Waikato Regional Council seats
Nominations have been received from 28 people for Waikato Regional Council seats in six general and two Māori constituencies in this year’s local body elections.
Fresh progress on removing mangroves at Whangamata
Fresh progress is being made on re-starting mangrove removal at Whangamata.
Deadline looming for regional council nominations
The deadline is looming for people who want to register to stand in this year’s Waikato Regional Council elections.
Morrinsville student takes Roger Harris scholarship for 2016
A university student from Morrinsville studying for a civil engineering degree is this year’s winner of the prestigious Roger Harris (Waihou Valley Scheme Scholarship) from Waikato Regional Council.
30% discount on BUSIT fares for Waikato University students
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE:University of Waikato students will get a 30 per cent discount on adult BUSIT fares in a new agreement just signed with Waikato Regional Council.
Effluent ponds need careful management following heavy rains
Following the heavy rain that’s struck the region in recent days, Waikato Regional Council is reminding farmers to contact the council if they need advice on managing high effluent pond levels.