Nominations opening for regional council Hamilton seat by-election
Potential candidates are being urged to put their names forward for the vacant Hamilton constituency seat on Waikato Regional Council.
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Cause of koura deaths in Putaruru stream remains unknown
Water testing on a stream in Putaruru has not yet identified a likely cause for the deaths of hundreds of koura (crayfish) last week.
Investigation continues into dead crayfish
Incident response team back at Oraka Stream in Putaruru for the fourth consecutive day investigating the possible cause of a large number of crayfish deaths.
Trading in your old for new
Coastguard will be encouraging boaties and members of the public to trade in their old lifejackets for discounts on new ones as part of a nation-wide campaign.
Community support during changing times high on council agenda
Support for communities facing changing times is a key focus of Waikato Regional Council’s new 2016-19 strategic direction signed off by councillors today.
Experienced team heads council committees
A talented team of experienced councillors has been agreed as committee chairs at Waikato Regional Council today.
Four top students win Dame Te Atairangikaahu scholarships
Four Māori Waikato University students looking for careers involving environmental protection are the recipients of this year’s Waikato Regional Council and Waikato-Tainui Dame Te Atairangikaahu Scholarships.
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Hamilton bus services to expand in north of city
Extra bus services are being introduced in north Hamilton from early next month, Waikato Regional Council has announced.
Port Waikato bar crossing capsize again highlights risks
Another bar crossing mishap, this time at Port Waikato, has again highlighted the importance of wearing lifejackets while crossing.
Farmers urge landowners to get on board plan change process
Farmers involved in the recent Federated Farmers-led case study to test the on-farm implications of Healthy Rivers Wai Ora [...]
Bird’s eye historical view of the Waikato shifts online
Online access to a bird’s eye historical view of much of the Waikato region is progressively being made available as part of a leading edge national aerial phot
Tutsan awareness campaign kicks off in region
An awareness campaign has been launched by Waikato Regional Council, urging farmers to protect their properties from the invasive pest plant tutsan.
Healthy Rivers Wai Ora open days generate good discussion
About 100 farmers turned out to the first Waikato Regional Council open days in Otorohanga and Reporoa last week to discuss the Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora Proposed
Keep up good work on east coast marine pests, says regional council
Boaties using Waikato’s coastal waters are being praised for their efforts to keep marine pests away from the region’s eastern coast.
New plan outlines path forward for Hauraki Gulf
Issued by Sea Change - Tai Timu Tai Pari
An innovative new marine spatial plan for the Hauraki Gulf/Tikapa Moana.
Partial withdrawal of Healthy Rivers Wai Ora notification
Part of the northeast Waikato is to be withdrawn from the currently notified Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1 – Waikato and Waipa River Catchments to all
Waikato Mayoral Forum elects new chair
Issued by Waikato Mayoral Forum
Alan Livingston has been elected chair of the Waikato Mayoral Forum, which includes mayors and the regional council chair.
Great region, great story – let’s tell it!
Issued by Waikato Means Business
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has today launched The Waikato Story.
By-election for Hamilton constituency seat
A by-election will be held next year to fill the Waikato Regional Council vacancy created by the passing of councillor Lois Livingston.
Smart strategies needed for Waikato population change
Making the most of the opportunities and managing the challenges presented by Waikato’s proximity to Auckland is a key focus of an upcoming WRC forum.