Drought technically over but impacts will last for months
There has been enough rainfall in April to get Waikato grass growing again, technically putting an end to drought in the region, which was based on soil moisture deficit.
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Environment Waikato reminds farmers to stand stock before transporting
It is coming up to that time of year when farmers are likely to be moving their stock between farms.
Piggery consent applications declined
Environment Waikato and the Matamata-Piako District Council have declined consent applications concerning the combined proposal for a massive expansion of the existing McIntyre piggery operation and installation of a large 300 tonne per day organic waste digestor producing biogas at Kereone, near Morrinsville.
One week left to submit on Draft Annual Plan
Environment Waikato is putting submission forms into Hamilton buses to invite feedback on its plan to provide more bus services to more places, more often.
Environment Waikato holds council meeting in Taupo
Environment Waikato’s councillors will be having their monthly meeting in Taupo on Wednesday, April 30.
Marion takes wonder flight
Whizzing over the wonders of the Waikato region in a small plane was something 85-year-old Marion Lewin never thought she’d do.
Environment Waikato staff submit on Auckland governance
An Environment Waikato staff submission says it is crucial for the continued holistic management of the Waikato River that the regional council’s northern boundary is not moved further south.
Nearly 50,000 surveyed in major transport survey
The largest ever traffic survey in the Waikato has been completed with more than 47,000 drivers surveyed at various sites around the region during February and March.
Hamilton 400s bus service a hit with event-goers
Environment Waikato is patting Hamilton people and V8s event-goers on the back for making last week’s Hamilton 400 bus services a huge success.
Boating accidents highlight danger of crossing bars
Two boating accidents at Tairua Harbour yesterday have highlighted the danger of crossing bars, particularly in small boats, Environment Waikato says.
Farmers advised to keep watch on weather
Environment Waikato is advising farmers in the Coromandel, Hauraki Plains and Taupo areas to keep an eye on river levels.
Environment Waikato keeps watch on river levels
The Waikato has ended up receiving only light rain this afternoon, giving the region’s rivers a chance to recede after heavy rain on Monday and Tuesday.
Council exiting alternative strategies fund II investment
Environment Waikato is making a phased withdrawal of its investment in the Russell Alternative Strategies Fund II, says group manager finance Warren Stevens.
Council exiting alternative strategies fund II investment
Environment Waikato is making a phased withdrawal of its investment in the Russell Alternative Strategies Fund II, says group manager finance Warren Stevens.
Hamilton residents urged to plan ahead for V8s traffic
Hamilton 400 race organisers, Hamilton City Council and Environment Waikato are urging Hamilton residents to plan ahead for trips around the city during the V8s event this Thursday to Sunday.
Drought advisory remains in place
A drought advisory remains in place over the Waikato region, despite substantial rainfall this week.
Committee grants resource consents for tyre disposal facility
An Environment Waikato hearing committee has approved resource consents for a new tyre disposal facility in Pukemiro, north-west of Ngaruawahia.
Environment Waikato economist wins international fellowship
An Environment Waikato economist has won a prestigious international fellowship to study the impacts of environmental policy on farming communities.
Bar crossings put Waikato boaties at risk
Several close calls in the Waikato region this summer have prompted an Environment Waikato plea for boaties to take care when crossing bars.
New public recycling scheme to launch in Waikato
Public recycling bins for bottles and cans are coming to shopping areas in Taupo and Raglan and could soon be introduced to other Waikato towns.