Waitekauri River Waikato’s “most improved”
The Waitekauri River in the region’s east has had a cut of almost 20 per cent in levels of E. coli bacteria every year for the past 10 years.
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Waikato communities take action to protect kauri
Community groups are being praised for efforts to combat kauri dieback.
Failed piggery directors convicted
Two former directors of a failed piggery operation, which posed a significant risk to the environment, have been convicted and fined thousands of dollars each.
Open day for Lake Waikare and Whangamarino wetland
Open day for Lake Waikare and Whangamarino wetland.
Multi-agency steering group set up in Waikato to tackle velvetleaf
A multi-agency steering group has been set up to tackle the damaging agricultural pest velvetleaf in the Waikato region.
Environment planning good for farming business
Farmers are being encouraged to get ahead of the game and prepare now for whatever final new environmental rules are rolled out for Waikato and Waipa rivers.
Act on safety messages or risk drowning and serious injury
Harbourmasters say heed boating safety messages over bar crossings or risk death and serious injury.
Ruben road safety programme reaches 20 year milestone
It’s been 20 years since Ruben the Road Safety Bear launched. His look might have changed, but the foundation road safety skills he teaches hasn't.