Council grants consents for Kinloch subdivision
Environment Waikato has granted resource consents for a new subdivision at Kinloch on the shores of Lake Taupo in a joint hearing with Taupo District Council.
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Council staff clean up their backyard
A group of Environment Waikato staff spent their lunch break hard at work cleaning up their own backyard on the Waikato riverbank this week.
Farmers improve environmental performance
Many Waikato farmers are achieving better environmental performance with their farm dairy effluent treatment systems as more move to land based disposal.
Minister signs historic lake agreement
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs yesterday joined Tuwharetoa Maori Trust and Environment Waikato to launch an Integrated Sustainable Development Strategy for Lake Taupo.
Council to assist biodiversity project
Environment Waikato’s Environment Committee has recommended a $40,000 grant to assist AgResearch with a biodiversity restoration project in the Mangaotama catchment.
Stock Owners Face Action From Council
Raglan stock owners who let their animals wander over mudflats face a $750 fine or prosecution.
Waste exchange recycles tonnes of treasures
The Waste Exchange has found new uses for everything from honey and plastic bags to ceramic tiles and computers in the past year.
Peroxide company earns praise from Council
Environment Waikato has praised a Morrinsville peroxide manufacturing company for its compliance with environmental conditions.
Environment Minister to discuss Lake Taupo issue
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs is to visit Taupo next week to discuss lake quality issues with Environment Waikato, the District Council and farming representatives.
Minister to launch Taupo Strategy
Environment Minister Marian Hobbs will launch an Integrated Sustainable Development Strategy for Lake Taupo on the Lake with Ngati Tuwharetoa next week.
Call for committee to hear Lower Waikato grievances
Lower Waikato landowners who feel disadvantaged by the Government's decision to withdraw flood protection funding may be given further opportunity to air their grievances.
Council grants Horotiu consents
Environment Waikato has renewed consents for AFFCO to continue meat processing at its Horotiu plant.
Rules change for navigation safety
The rules for safety on the water change from July 1 – but boaties will still go to the same authorities for information.
Council makes no offer to Piako farmers
Environment Waikato has made no offer to upper catchment Piako farmers that costs would not be sought from them in exchange for the farmers dropping their court appeal over the Piako flood protection scheme.
Council concerned at rail cancellations
Environment Waikato is concerned about the cancellation of rail services through the Waikato Region – but wants to take a closer look at community demand and funding options.
Council approves plan for the decade
Environment Waikato has adopted its Strategic Plan for the next decade, approving a major 10 - year strategy to improve water quality in rivers and streams and withdrawing plans for an increase in separate biosecurity rates.
Council signs up for wetlands protection
Environment Waikato is to sign an accord to ensure good management of the Waipa peat lakes and wetlands.
Community works on river planting
Environment Waikato, several other agencies, iwi and community groups are getting together this Friday to plant native plants on the banks of the Lower Waikato River.
Harker Reserve gets a spruce up
Possum control contractors have completed work in the Harker Reserve near Onewhero.
Tongariro flooding a key project watershed issue
Who benefits from and who should pay for flood protection works on the Tongariro River was one of the major issues during open discussion on Environment Waikato’s Project Watershed at the latest Lake Taupo Liaison Sub Committee meeting.