Farmers help ensure community safety in flood prone areas
Farmers play a major role in helping Waikato Regional Council protect communities living in or near flood protection schemes.
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Healthy Rivers Wai Ora hearings panel to hold economic and science information forums
Healthy Rivers Wai Ora hearings panel to hold a series of information forums in November on the economic and science modelling used in developing the rules.
Column: Post-winter cultivation is critical
The future of farming could be at risk if the quality and extent of our soils are not maintained.
Pare Hauraki iwi authorised to apply for fish farming consents
The Waikato is on track to establish the North Island’s first offshore fin fish farm which will be for a new commercial species – kingfish.
Strike action tomorrow morning a disruption for Hamilton bus passengers
Hamilton bus services will be disrupted tomorrow morning due to industrial action by bus drivers.
Awards recognise ‘above and beyond’ best practice
An awards ceremony has recognised contracting earthworks companies, their staff and sub-contractors who have gone above and beyond best practice.
Multi-agency project to restore Lake Whangape kicks off
A blessing to kick-start the restoration of Lake Whangape in Waikato’s north was held today following signing of a multi-agency agreement in July of this year.
Seven wāhine toa win Dame Te Atairangikaahu scholarships
Seven young wāhine passionate about the taiao (environment), pūtaiao (sciences) and Te ao Māori have received scholarships at a special ceremony in Kirikiriroa.
Scholarship helps student with studies in natural resources engineering
Former Matamata College student Russell Wenzlick has won a Waikato Regional Council scholarship to help with his university studies.