Enjoy the thrills but know the rules
Boaties towing others on Waikato waterways are being reminded to follow basic navigation rules to help ensure they keep themselves, friends and family safe while biscuiting, waterskiing or wakeboarding.
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HCC to be prosecuted over Pukete sewage spill
Hamilton City Council and one of its staff are being prosecuted over a sewage sludge spill at the Pukete wastewater treatment plant last July.
BUSIT free for a day on 8 Frankton route
Passengers on the 8 Frankton bus will travel for free one day next month to celebrate service improvements to the route.
Expo exhibitor numbers well up on last year
Release from DairyNZ and Waikato Regional Council
More than 40 exhibitors will be attending this year’s Effluent Expo at Mystery Creek, organised by Waikato Regional Council and sponsored by DairyNZ.
Staff make recommendations over proposed regional policy
Regional council staff recommendations on submissions over the proposed new Waikato Regional Policy Statement (RPS) are now publicly available.
Purple loosestrife in Tokoroa
The highly invasive pest plant known as purple loosestrife has been discovered in Waikato for the first time at Lake Moananui, near Tokoroa.
Giant knotweed discovered in Waihi
A new Waikato outbreak of the highly invasive Asian pest plant giant knotweed has been confirmed on four adjoining properties in Waihi recently.
Waikato farmer faces $73,000 fine for “not stopping for anyone”
A Piopio farming couple have been convicted of offences under the Resource Management Act and face fines of over $73,000 for draining an internationally recognised wetland to gain further pasture land and increase farm production.
Waikato’s east coast being closely monitored for signs of Rena oil, debris
Waikato Regional Council is working closely with Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) to monitor the movement of debris and oil from the broken cargo ship, Rena
Diesel spills prompt reminder for extra care from boaties
Waikato Regional Council is calling for boaties to take extra care when refuelling vessels on or near the water, following small diesel spills detected on the Coromandel Peninsula earlier today.
Extra vigilance needed on Waikato waterways following serious incidents
Waikato Regional Council’s harbourmasters are urging inland and coastal water users to take extra care following a number of incidents over the past two days.