Council discounts Piako appeal costs
Environment Waikato has decided to discount the costs granted by the Court of Appeal over the Piako rating system.
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Councils to ask Government for mine clean-up funding
Environment Waikato and Matamata Piako District Council are to approach the Government for Crown funding to clean up the abandoned Tui Mine near Te Aroha.
Separate notices for regional ratepayers
Regional ratepayers will be sent a separate notice for Environment Waikato rates from next year.
Minister urged to complete expressway
Transport Minister Paul Swain was urged to ensure the completion of the State Highway 1 expressway when he visited Hamilton today for a briefing on transport issues for the Waikato Region.
River clear of chemicals following spill
The Waikato River now appears to be clear of chemical contamination following Monday night’s chemical truck fire in Hamilton.
Council confident river is safe
Environment Waikato is confident that most of the chemicals which flowed into the Waikato River from Monday night’s chemical truck fire will have passed harmlessly out to sea by tonight.
Transport Minister visits Waikato
Transport Minister Paul Swain meets with Environment Waikato tomorrow to discuss transport issues in the Region.
Possum numbers drop in Waingaro
Possums in bush in Waingaro near Ngaruawahia have been hit hard by recent control operations undertaken by landowners involved in a community possum control scheme.
Council cautious about contaminants in river
Environment Waikato is taking a precautionary approach to chemicals which have contaminated the Waikato River following last night’s chemical fire in Hamilton.
River safe from chemical fire
Quick actions from emergency services and Environment Waikato have kept most of the toxic chemicals from last night’s truck fire from contaminating the Waikato River.
Council wins national award for clean streams project
Environment Waikato has won a national award for its new Clean Streams Project, which aims to clean up the Region’s waterways with fencing and planting.
Council supports apple moth spraying
Environment Waikato has added its support to the government funded painted apple moth eradication programme.
Success and progress for Council’s year
Environment Waikato has achieved success and progress over the past year, it says in its Annual Report presented to this week’s Corporate Services Committee.
Big drop in Tb herds for Waikato
The number of bovine Tb infected herds in the Waikato has dropped 33 percent over the past year, Environment Waikato’s Biosecurity Committee heard this week.
Consent applications for Raglan deviation
Environment Waikato has received resource consent applications for re-alignment of the Raglan Deviation.
People power needed to reduce waste
Reducing waste needs a mix of methods to help people make changes, with well planned support from community, industry and territorial authorities.
Reminder for Tokoroa on air issues
Tokoroa residents will get a leaflet in their letterboxes this week (from Monday, Sept 9) giving them tips on reducing air pollution in the town.
Blitz on rabbits
Property owners need to get tough on controlling rabbits on their properties, especially around Taupo and along the Waikato River, according to Environment Waikato.
Hit ragwort now
Environment Waikato is urging farmers and others with ragwort on their land to control it now before spring growth takes off.
Watch out for magpies!
People walking in parks and school grounds should keep an eye out for swooping magpies for the next couple of months.