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Hauraki and Thames-Coromandel districts pay fair share
February 22, 2012
Waikato Regional Council says ratepayers in Hauraki and Thames-Coromandel Districts are generally paying a fair share of regional council rates.
Course to help boaties cross the Raglan bar
February 20, 2012
Another course aimed at saving the lives of boaties crossing the notorious Raglan bar is being held next month by Coastguard Raglan, with support from Waikato Regional Council.
Capsizing shows even experienced skippers can get caught out
February 16, 2012
A boat capsizing in heavy seas at Manu Bay on the Waikato’s wild west coast is a classic example of how even the most experienced pleasure craft skippers can get caught out by rough conditions, says Waikato Regional Council.
Regional council gives assurances over ONFLs and SNAs
February 15, 2012
Waikato Regional Council is acting to clear up misinformation and misconceptions around the identification of proposed outstanding natural features and landscapes (ONFLs) and significant natural areas (SNAs) in the region.
Council pleased with Opus settlement
February 15, 2012
Waikato Regional Council says it is very pleased a settlement has been reached with consultants Opus over independent advice the firm provided regarding a building contractor’s liability to repair leaky cladding on the council’s Hamilton headquarters in Grey Street.
Stock truck effluent disposal site to open at Morrinsville
February 14, 2012
The Morrinsville sale yards will officially open their stock truck effluent disposal site in a ceremony on 21 February.
Fish farming effects will be managed through consenting process
February 09, 2012
Waikato Regional Council will manage and monitor possible effects of fish farming on the environment through consenting and tender processes.
Students with passion for the environment win awards
February 09, 2012
Two university students with a passion for improving the environment have been presented with special awards during a ceremony at the Waikato Regional Council.
Planning underway for farming water take consents
February 09, 2012
Planning is underway to work with farmers as they apply for necessary water take consents required under Waikato Regional Council’s Variation 6 policy on water allocation.
Whangamata mangrove appeal backed
February 07, 2012
Waikato Regional Council’s catchment services committee has backed a legal appeal against a hearing committee’s decision restricting the amount of mangroves that can be cleared at Whangamata to 16 hectares of new removal and 6.5 hectares of tidy up work.
‘Good clean dairying’ promotion to feature at expo
February 07, 2012
A new “good clean dairying” promotion will feature at this month’s Effluent Expo at Mystery Creek, being organised by Waikato Regional Council and sponsored by DairyNZ.
More regional services to boost environmental and economic bottom line
February 03, 2012
Waikato Regional Council yesterday finalised the budget for the Draft 2012-2022 Long Term Plan, with a particular focus on improving water quality, marine planning, improving civil defence capability, and increasing river catchment and drainage services.
New building tipped to be solid investment - but what do ratepayers want?
February 02, 2012
Waikato ratepayers are to be given the option of whether the regional council should lease or own a new purpose-built office block on prime Hamilton East land.
Two charged following jet boats collision
February 01, 2012
The skippers of two jet boats involved in a collision which injured three people have both been charged with operating a vessel in a dangerous manner on a Waihou River tributary.
Enjoy the thrills but know the rules
January 27, 2012
Boaties towing others on Waikato waterways are being reminded to follow basic navigation rules to help ensure they keep themselves, friends and family safe while biscuiting, waterskiing or wakeboarding.
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