Dr Stella Frances Scholarship winner announced
University student Amy McDonald became the first recipient of the Dr Stella Frances Scholarship at Environment Waikato today.
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Environment Waikato digs Te Puru School project
Environment Waikato councillors today voted to grant Te Puru School $3000 for its Trees for Survival project.
The money will come from council’s Environmental Initiatives Fund.
Swamp message fuels festival
Environment Waikato is helping to bring an innovative theatrical production designed to promote the conservation of Waikato wetlands to local audiences.
Buses take hassle out of Nightglow travel
Environment Waikato is providing a bus service designed to take the hassle out of getting to next Saturday’s Balloons Over Waikato Nightglow event.
Council lays charges against Waihi business
Environment Waikato yesterday laid charges against a Waihi-based company and three individuals connected to the company.
Public information day on Graham’s Creek flood protection works
Environment Waikato is holding an information day next week on its proposed Graham’s Creek flood protection works.
Decision on Whangamata mangrove Seedlings
Whangamata Harbourcare have the go-ahead for the hand removal of mangrove seedlings in the Whangamata Harbour.
Goodbye to goats
Environment Waikato and the Department of Conservation have just completed phase one of a plan to eradicate feral goats from the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula, one of the country’s most prized conservation areas.
Public information day on Te Puru, Waiomu and Pohue flood protection works
Environment Waikato is holding an information day next week on its proposed Te Puru, Waiomu and Pohue flood protection works.
Environment Waikato’s draft 10-year plan
Sustainable management of natural resources is key to region’s long-term prosperity“A healthy and prosperous economy depends on a healthy environment” is the key principle that underpins Environment Waikato's 10-year vision for the region, says Environment Waikato chair, Jenni Vernon.
New green initiative for Waikato businesses
Environment Waikato is offering to help local businesses become more environmentally friendly – and possibly save thousands of dollars in the process.
Beehive meeting on Waikato’s transport needs “productive”
The negotiating team of Waikato mayors today held a productive meeting with the Ministers of Finance and Transport about transport funding for the region – and are hopeful of a positive resolution to the region’s needs following this year's Budget.
Environment Waikato 'disappointed' at Minister's decision on marina
Environment Waikato chair, Jenni Vernon, is disappointed at the Minister of Conservation’s decision to decline an application for permits to construct a marina at Whangamata.
High blue-green algal counts in Waikato River
A health warning has been issued for the Waikato River from Lake Karapiro to the sea, after elevated levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae were found in the water.
Local authority shared services secures $50,000 grant
Local Authority Shared Services has secured a $50,000 grant from central government to help with a plan to improve broadband access across the Waikato region.
Shuttle bus for rugby games
Rugby fans wanting to go to the Chiefs’ home games at the Waikato Stadium this season can leave their cars at home.