Possum operations drop Tb numbers
The incidence of bovine Tb in the Waikato has reduced significantly due to intense possum control programmes and disease testing.
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Good progress with Possum scheme
Possum numbers are dropping on private land in the Hauturu Honikiwi area.
Answers to Lake Weed Problem by Summer’s End
Environment Waikato hopes to have some control options to the egeria weed problem in Lake Taupo by the end of the summer.
Council To Revise Wetsuit Law
Environment Waikato is to revise its bylaw requiring surfers to wear wetsuits.
Council Makes Progress on Water Quality Project
Environment Waikato is making good progress in developing its project to fence and plant riparian margins on the Region’s waterways to improve water quality.
New Submitters to Pest Strategy
A total of 66 submissions have been made to Environment Waikato’s revised Regional Pest Management Strategy.
Council Grants Consent for Landfill Earthworks
Environment Waikato has granted consents for earthworks and discharges from the closed Te Awamutu landfill.
Milk Mopped Up After Tanker Crash
Environment Waikato and Fonterra managed to stop thousands of litres of milk pouring into the Waihou River following a milk tanker crash near Paeroa early this morning.
No Wetsuits Required for Kids On Boogie Boards
Environment Waikato won’t be requiring children to wear wetsuits while they boogie board this summer.
Company Fined for Irrigation Breaches
Waitoa rendering company Wallace Corporation was fined a total of $9000 in the Morrinsville District Court last week on three charges of non-compliance with irrigation consents.
New Whitianga Office for Council
Environment Waikato has opened an office in Whitianga to provide a better service for Coromandel customers.
Wild Ginger Focus for Pest Strategy
Coromandel pests such as wild ginger and woolly nightshade – and some ‘new menaces’ - are the focus of Environment Waikato’s proposed Regional Pest Management Strategy.
Pest Strategy Targets Purple Nutsedge
Purple nutsedge growing in the Matamata area is being targeted under Environment Waikato’s proposed Regional Pest Management Strategy.
Urban Pests Under Fire in Pest Strategy
Urban pests such as privet, wasps and magpies are under fire in Environment Waikato’s proposed Regional Pest Management Strategy.
Plant Pests Under Spotlight in Pest Strategy
Raglan’s plant pests - such as woolly nightshade and boneseed - are under the spotlight in Environment Waikato’s proposed Regional Pest Management Strategy.
Focus on North Waikato’s Plants in Pest Strategy
The North Waikato’s pest plants and animals are under the spotlight in Environment Waikato’s proposed Pest Management Strategy.
Strategy To Hammer Taupo Pests
A proposed regional Pest Management Strategy for the Region includes special attention for the Taupo area’s plant and animal pests.
Waitomo’s Climbing Plants in Pest Strategy
New climbing plants being found in the Waitomo area are under the spotlight in Environment Waikato’s Regional Pest Management Strategy, which is now open for submissions.
Council Targets Taupo Area in Pest Blitz
Environment Waikato is now targeting the Acacia Bay/ Wairakei area for a pest blitz.
Possum Control Progressing Smoothly
A large-scale possum control operation to the west of Lake Whangape is progressing smoothly.