Our Taupō office is closed Friday, 17 January and will reopen on Monday, 20 January 2025. To report air or water pollution, unsafe water activities in or on a river, lake or harbour, or make a general enquiry or information request during this time, we can be contacted 24/7 on 0800 800 401.

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PASS IT ON! Summer in the Waikato means locals and visitors getting out and about, coast to coast, in the city and in the country. We've pulled together a range of information for the summer period that you might need to know and can share with others.
PASS IT ON! Summer in the Waikato means locals and visitors getting out and about, coast to coast, in the city and in the country. We've pulled together a range of information for the summer period that you might need to know and can share with others.
2023/24 ANNUAL REPORT | PŪRONGO-Ā-TAU: Read our statement to the community about our finances and our service performance from 1 July to 30 June.
2023/24 ANNUAL REPORT | PŪRONGO-Ā-TAU: Read our statement to the community about our finances and our service performance from 1 July to 30 June.
PRIVET: It's summer allergy season, and privet trees often get blamed as the cause of symptoms. However, they are not usually responsible.
PRIVET: It's summer allergy season, and privet trees often get blamed as the cause of symptoms. However, they are not usually responsible.
INVASIVE CLAMS: The highly invasive freshwater gold clam, discovered in the Waikato River, has now been declared an Unwanted Organism. This means commercial users, recreational users, and people gathering kai must follow the 'Check, Clean, Dry' guidance provided by Biosecurity New Zealand.
INVASIVE CLAMS: The highly invasive freshwater gold clam, discovered in the Waikato River, has now been declared an Unwanted Organism. This means commercial users, recreational users, and people gathering kai must follow the 'Check, Clean, Dry' guidance provided by Biosecurity New Zealand.

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