Waikato Regional Council - News

Free heating upgrades still available for Tokoroa homeowners

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-18T09:15:56+12:00

Waikato Regional Council is looking for Tokoroa homeowners to receive a free heating upgrade this winter.

Whitianga beach erosion issues being addressed

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-16T11:17:25+12:00

Joint media release from Thames-Coromandel District Council and Waikato Regional Council

A project to address beach erosion issues at Whitianga is well advanced and discussions are due to be held with the local community about how to make progress.

Source of diesel in Waikato River identified

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-11T18:03:09+12:00

An ongoing investigation by Waikato Regional Council has today confirmed the source of unauthorised discharges of diesel into the Waikato River.

Successful start to big King Country pest control operation

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-11T13:28:00+12:00

Waikato Regional Council and the Department of Conservation say there has been a very successful start to a major possum control operation in the western King Country.

Historic Waikato River agreement signed at Pikitu Marae

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-10T14:38:54+12:00

From Raukawa Charitable Trust and Waikato Regional Council

An historic Joint Management Agreement has been signed today between the Raukawa Settlement Trust and Waikato Regional Council relating to co-management of the Waikato River catchment.

Public transport committee votes in favour of disbanding

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-08T17:11:34+12:00

It’s likely the regional public transport committee has met for the last time after yesterday voting in favour of a recommendation to disband.

Spending of $1.1 billion on Waikato transport projects backed

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-08T09:14:36+12:00

The regional transport committee has backed a programme that will see more than $1.1 billion spent on transport projects in the Waikato over the next three years.

Pest fish funding confirmed from Waikato River Authority

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-07T15:43:09+12:00

A project to tackle the widespread pest fish koi carp in the Waikato River has been given a major boost with an $85,000 funding injection to the regional council from the new Waikato River Authority (WRA).

Boaties urged to light up to be safe on the water

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-07T08:35:06+12:00

Waikato Regional Council is reminding boaties using the region’s waterways that failure to display the right lights at night endangers their lives and those of other water users.

Agreement reached on mangroves

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-07T08:25:00+12:00

An agreement has been reached which will pave the way for Waikato Regional Council to begin limited mangrove removal at Whangamata. This agreement with the appeal parties is now subject to final sign off by the Environment Court.

Jet boat pair sentenced after collision near Matamata

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-04T15:12:05+12:00

Two jet boat drivers convicted of unsafe operation of their vessels near Matamata last year have been fined a total of $3,000 by Judge Geoghegan in the Tauranga district court today.

Huntly power station resource consents granted in under six months

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-02T15:23:44+12:00

The successful process for renewing consents for the Huntly power station clearly demonstrates that even the biggest resource use issues can be handled locally, says Waikato Regional Council’s resource use and environmental monitoring committee chair.

Be in quick for a free heating upgrade

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-01T14:44:21+12:00

Waikato Regional Council is urging Te Kuiti and Taupo homeowners who think they qualify for a free heating upgrade to contact Energy Options as soon as possible.

Duck shooters urged to stay safe and avoid spreading pests

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-05-01T08:18:08+12:00

With the duck shooting season getting underway this Saturday 5 May, duck shooters are being reminded of the need to stay safe while in boats or near the water.

Waikato River agreement between Raukawa and regional council

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-04-26T16:37:08+12:00

Joint release from Raukawa Charitable Trust and Waikato Regional Council

A ground-breaking Joint Management Agreement between Raukawa and the regional council – relating to co-management of the Waikato River catchment - has been approved by the Raukawa Charitable Trust and the council. The agreement relates to Raukawa interests in the catchment upstream of Karapiro.

One week left to have your say on 10 year plan for the region

Waikato Regional Council — 2012-04-20T13:45:23+12:00

Almost 300 submissions have been received on Waikato Regional Council’s draft long term plan, with just one week left for residents to have their say.