Displaying items by tag: Waikato

Tuesday, 24 June 2014 20:15

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.

Published in General News
Thursday, 12 June 2014 14:44

Leadership team for Waikato river

A strategic Waikato River catchment leadership group has been established to coordinate the work among stakeholders.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 23 April 2014 08:42

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.

Published in General News
Monday, 14 April 2014 09:59

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.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 09 April 2014 10:36

$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.

Published in General News
Friday, 28 March 2014 14:57

More funding for river clean-up projects

The fourth funding round of Waikato River clean-up projects will open in July.

Published in General News
Friday, 14 March 2014 12:36

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.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 05 March 2014 11:22

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.

Published in General News
Thursday, 03 October 2013 10:43

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).

Published in General News
Thursday, 22 August 2013 10:03

Leaders plan for Waikato research hub

Leaders in the science, education and agriculture sector met to progress plans for the Waikato Agricultural Research Hub.

Published in General News
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