Displaying items by tag: Waikato
River group starts field trips
A MULTI-STAKEHOLDER group working on ways to protect the Waikato and Waipa rivers has begun a series of field trips to help them understand the wider community's issues and perspectives.
Leadership team for Waikato river
A strategic Waikato River catchment leadership group has been established to coordinate the work among stakeholders.
Recovery but still fragile
RECENT RAIN IN Waikato and South Auckland has set farmers on the road to recovery from the drought but the situation remains fragile for some, a meeting of farming leaders and central and local Government officials has heard.
Survey looks at farm waste
HELPING FARMERS and growers better manage on-farm waste is the aim of a new regional council survey being undertaken in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
$45k fine for taking Waikato water
AN AUCKLAND-BASED drystock farmer has been convicted and fined $45,000 for unlawfully taking water from a stream on his Waikato property over a three year period, including during last year's drought.
More funding for river clean-up projects
Civil Defence prepares for Lusi
NORTHLAND AND WAIKATO are being warned of heavy rain, strong winds and storm surges – but Cyclone Lusi may be welcomed by farmers, says a Civil Defence spokesman.
Close watch on Waikato dry
THE WAIKATO Regional Council and stakeholders are discussing potential action if dry, drought-like conditions continue in parts of the Waikato and South Auckland.
Rural broadband extends in Waikato
MOBILE AND broadband options just got better for residents and visitors to the Te Kowhai West area of Hamilton, as Vodafone lights up its newly built cell site under the Government's Rural Broadband Initiative (RBI).
Leaders plan for Waikato research hub
Leaders in the science, education and agriculture sector met to progress plans for the Waikato Agricultural Research Hub.