Farmers' hub

A Government-commissioned panel of scientists have reviewed the nitrogen modelling tool Overseer and have found shortcomings. Learn about the Overseer review and how it will impact the Waikato Region.

Find out more about the new Essential Freshwater rules and regulations and how they apply to you in the Waikato.

Access our latest environmental monitoring information and live data feeds.

Resource consents are permits that allow you to use or take water, land or coastal resources. They also allow the discharge of water or wastes into air, water or onto land. Resource consents include conditions to protect people and the environment.

We've divided the region up into the eight catchment management zones for service delivery. Find your zone area to see who your local contacts are, and what's going on.

The regional council’s role during times of drought is to provide up-to-date information, particularly to resource consent holders of water takes.

Landcare groups are partnerships where local people work together to take action on local environmental issues. People find that being part of a landcare group helps them to get support from a range of organisations and sponsors.

Land use has changed dramatically over the last 150 years. How we manage the land is critical, as it affects erosion rates, soil quality and the habitat of native plants and animals. Find out about land and soil in the region.

Agrichemicals are chemicals (other than fertiliser) used to manage plant pests and diseases. They include fungicides, insecticides and herbicides.