Three grants worth $67,000 approved
Three grants worth $67,000 in total for environmental projects have been approved by Waikato Regional Council’s finance committee.
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New visions for Waikato arts and sport
Media release from Waikato Mayoral Forum
Arts and sports are a huge part of what makes Waikato communities tick. Now two important new regional plans for arts and sport – produced with the support of the Waikato Mayoral Forum – are setting out a long-term vision for the region in these two key areas.
Regional council welcomes Waikato River Authority funding
Waikato Regional Council is warmly welcoming up to $1.5 million in Waikato River Authority funding over three years for implementation of projects identified in the recently released Waipā Catchment Plan.
Bridge funding approved by TCDC
Joint media release with TCDC
Thames-Coromandel District Council has approved an extra $300,000 to extend the bridge on the Manaia Rd causeway which will be an important element of flood mitigation work at Graham’s Creek in Tairua.
Reminder that new rules cover enforced privet removal
It’s the time of year when privet blossoms, potentially contributing to respiratory disorders such as hayfever.
‘Have a go’ day on buses “opens up avenue of travel and mobility”
Wheelchair user Denise Cook (pictured) has been confidently travelling on Waikato’s public buses this year thanks to an event she attended for disabled and older people 12 months ago.
Dairy water take consent applications deadline coming up
Waikato Regional Council is urging a remaining small group of farmers needing to make applications for dairy shed water take consents to get them in before a deadline of 24 December.
Wide range of views considered in Healthy Rivers/Wai Ora process
A wide range of views continues to be gathered as part of a major project designed to protect and restore the health of the Waikato and Waipa rivers, including input from farmers, technical experts, iwi and the wider public.
Stock feed company fined $32,400 for dairy discharge
Morrinsville company Orion Haulage Limited has been convicted and fined $32,400 for illegally discharging a combination of dairy farm effluent and dairy byproducts into a stream.
Farmer fined $55,800 for deliberate effluent discharge to wetland
A Waikato dairy farmer has been convicted and fined $55,800 for illegally discharging effluent into the environment over a 19 day period.
‘Walking the talk” with mudfish in Hamilton
By day, they work at Waikato Regional Council to help manage natural resources and protect the environment.
$1.4 billion Māori economy important for Waikato’s well-being
Leveraging off the strength of the Māori economy in Waikato is important for maximising the region’s growth potential, says a new report from Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL).
Celebrating 150 years with $1.50 fares
To celebrate Hamilton turning 150 years old this year, Waikato Regional Council is giving everyone $1.50 bus fares on Saturday 22 November.
Central Hamilton alive with children’s dreams
This Saturday the Hamilton central business district will come alive with a spectacle of colour, creativity, music and dance with the first Our Place Our Future Children’s Parade.
Raglan bar crossing course
Another popular Raglan bar crossing course for boaties is being held on Sunday 23 November.
Draft regional land transport plan released for consultation
A new 30-year regional plan to underpin Waikato’s key land transport systems is due out this Friday for public consultation.