Plan forecasts $5.7 billion spend on regional transport projects over 10 years
The 2018 update to the Waikato Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2045, adopted by Waikato Regional Council yesterday, will see the Waikato Expressway completed
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The 2018 update to the Waikato Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2045, adopted by Waikato Regional Council yesterday, will see the Waikato Expressway completed
Nineteen per cent of Waikato farms have “grossly undersized” effluent storage and Waikato regional councillors have backed a plan aimed at bringing them in line
Waikato regional councillors have this week adopted a 10 year plan that supports a sustainable future for the region.
The Waikato Regional Transport Committee is seeking government support to reduce the speed limit on Waikato rural roads from 100kmh to 80-90kmh.
A disease that kills kauri trees has been found in forest on a private property at Tairua, Waikato Regional Council has confirmed.
Ruben the Road Safety Bear is feeling chipper ahead of his road trip to the Coromandel Peninsula, where he’ll give lessons to pre-schoolers and primary children
Waikato Regional Council is doing its bit to support New Zealand’s move to a low carbon economy by publicly committing to reduce its carbon footprint.
Lindavia intermedia, a microscopic freshwater algae species, has been found in the Waikato and Manawatū-Whanganui regions for the first time.
An interactive tool specially designed to help farmers mitigate common risks on-farm is being launched at this year’s National Field
Drainage was the key to turning land into productive pasture when Hauraki Plains farmer, Ian Coombe, was first elected to Thames Valley Drainage Committee.
Without a vision or a farm environment plan, it won’t happen, reckons Waikato sheep and beef farmer Bill Garland.
Last year, a survey was conducted on soil stability and disturbance for the Waikato region using aerial photography taken in 2012.