Cause of koura deaths in Putaruru stream remains unknown
Water testing on a stream in Putaruru has not yet identified a likely cause for the deaths of hundreds of koura (crayfish) last week.
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Water testing on a stream in Putaruru has not yet identified a likely cause for the deaths of hundreds of koura (crayfish) last week.
Incident response team back at Oraka Stream in Putaruru for the fourth consecutive day investigating the possible cause of a large number of crayfish deaths.
Coastguard will be encouraging boaties and members of the public to trade in their old lifejackets for discounts on new ones as part of a nation-wide campaign.
Support for communities facing changing times is a key focus of Waikato Regional Council’s new 2016-19 strategic direction signed off by councillors today.
A talented team of experienced councillors has been agreed as committee chairs at Waikato Regional Council today.
Four Māori Waikato University students looking for careers involving environmental protection are the recipients of this year’s Waikato Regional Council and Waikato-Tainui Dame Te Atairangikaahu Scholarships.
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Extra bus services are being introduced in north Hamilton from early next month, Waikato Regional Council has announced.
Another bar crossing mishap, this time at Port Waikato, has again highlighted the importance of wearing lifejackets while crossing.
Farmers involved in the recent Federated Farmers-led case study to test the on-farm implications of Healthy Rivers Wai Ora [...]
Online access to a bird’s eye historical view of much of the Waikato region is progressively being made available as part of a leading edge national aerial phot
An awareness campaign has been launched by Waikato Regional Council, urging farmers to protect their properties from the invasive pest plant tutsan.
About 100 farmers turned out to the first Waikato Regional Council open days in Otorohanga and Reporoa last week to discuss the Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora Proposed
Boaties using Waikato’s coastal waters are being praised for their efforts to keep marine pests away from the region’s eastern coast.
Issued by Sea Change - Tai Timu Tai Pari
An innovative new marine spatial plan for the Hauraki Gulf/Tikapa Moana.
Part of the northeast Waikato is to be withdrawn from the currently notified Proposed Waikato Regional Plan Change 1 – Waikato and Waipa River Catchments to all
Issued by Waikato Mayoral Forum
Alan Livingston has been elected chair of the Waikato Mayoral Forum, which includes mayors and the regional council chair.
Issued by Waikato Means Business
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has today launched The Waikato Story.
A by-election will be held next year to fill the Waikato Regional Council vacancy created by the passing of councillor Lois Livingston.
Making the most of the opportunities and managing the challenges presented by Waikato’s proximity to Auckland is a key focus of an upcoming WRC forum.
The weekend bar crossing tragedy on the Kaipara Harbour emphasises the need for Waikato boaties to take care crossing bars, says Waikato Regional Council.
