Experienced hand on Coromandel tiller
A Waikato Regional Council staff member with wide experience of local resource management issues, Emily O’Donnell, has been appointed to the role of Coromandel area manager.
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Keeping a lid on Aussie pests
The need to keep a lid on the number of wallabies in the Waikato after they were imported from Australia early last century is one of the region’s focuses during Biosecurity Month which begins tomorrow.
Big surge in Waikato Civil Defence capability
Issued by Waikato CDEM Group
Waikato’s capability to prepare for and deal with civil defence emergencies has improved very significantly in the last five years, a new Ministry of Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) report has confirmed.
Helicopters grounded for now but monitoring to continue
Waikato Regional Council today confirmed it will suspend use of helicopters for monitoring dairy farm effluent compliance pending a review of its methods for checking farmers are working within the rules to protect waterways.
Annual plan adopted, 0.9 per cent rates increase confirmed
Waikato Regional Council has today adopted its 2014/15 Annual Plan and confirmed an average 0.9 per cent rates increase to existing ratepayers.
Rivers group starts community field trips
Issued on behalf of Healthy Rivers: Plan for Change/Wai Ora: He Rautaki Whakapaipai
A multi-stakeholder group working on ways to protect the Waikato and Waipa rivers has begun a series of field trips to help them understand the wider community’s issues and perspectives.
Council helping with storm clean-up on Coromandel Peninsula
It could take Coromandel Peninsula landowners several years to fully recover from last week’s storm, with the initial clean-up by Waikato Regional Council staff and contractors expected to be about two months.
Waikato's future taking further shape
Issued on behalf of Waikato Mayoral Forum
Good progress is being made on shaping a more prosperous and efficient future for Waikato, with business groups and others now invited to apply to be on a joint committee overseeing a new regional spatial plan being developed by the Waikato Mayoral Forum.
Building safer, more resilient communities
Recent torrential rain and the resulting risk of flooding and slips have highlighted the importance of effective natural hazard management in Waikato.
Halt to helicopter flights recommended pending review
A halt to Waikato Regional Council monitoring of farm effluent issues by helicopter has been recommended pending a review of the council’s environmental rule enforcement methods.
Joint working group established
Joint release from TCDC and Waikato Regional Council
Thames-Coromandel District Council and Waikato Regional Council have established a joint working group to manage flood protection issues relating to Graham's Creek and the Tairua-Manaia Rd causeway on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Waikato dairy farmers boosting effluent performance
Having adequate storage to stop effluent being sprayed on to pasture at the wrong time is starting to become the new normal for Waikato dairy farmers, says the author of a report to Waikato Regional Council’s environmental performance committee.
Regional council flood team monitoring waterways closely
Waikato Regional Council’s flood team is monitoring the level of the region’s waterways closely as more rain due today and tomorrow will place extra strain on already swollen rivers and streams.
Ruben shares his road safety tips on the Peninsula
Ruben the Road Safety Bear will be travelling the Coromandel Peninsula this month to teach children from the area how to be safe around our roads.
Watch out for heavy rain and strong winds across the Waikato
Joint media release from Waikato Civil Defence and Waikato Regional Council
Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and the Waikato Regional Council flood management team are urging Waikato people to be cautious for the next few days with heavy rain forecast from today through to Wednesday. Strong winds are also possible during this period.
‘Lax’ farmer fined $52,500
A Coromandel dairy farmer has been fined $52,500 for illegally discharging effluent into the environment over a three year period. It followed his second conviction for such offending.
New executive line up announced
Chief executive Vaughan Payne today announced the new Executive Leadership Team (ELT) responsible for achieving the regional council’s strategic direction and ensuring it more effectively and efficiently meets future challenges.
Partnership in action at Fieldays
Finding new and creative ways to keep Waikato’s environment healthy whilst growing the region’s competitive edge is the focus of the regional council’s stand at this year’s Fieldays at Mystery Creek.
Lake Waikare “culprit” identified
New analysis has identified the algae causing red blooms in north Waikato’s Lake Waikare this year and it’s believed to probably be non toxic.