Media Releases
Check out the latest media releases issued by Environment Waikato.Find out what the hottest environmental issues are this month and what we are doing about them. |
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Urea spill not expected to cause serious environmental impacts
May 15, 2008 Environment Waikato does not expect a urea spill into the Waikato River this morning to cause any serious environmental impacts.
Water safety information available at boat show
May 15, 2008 Waikato boaties heading to the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in Auckland this week can check out Environment Waikato's stand for tips and advice about how to stay safe on the water.
Boat owners urged to keep moored vessels seaworthy
May 13, 2008 With winter coming up, Environment Waikato is reminding boat owners that vessels on moorings must be adequately secured and kept in seaworthy condition.
Environment Waikato approves grant for Thames South School
May 8, 2008 Environment Waikato has granted $3700 from its Enviroschools fund to help Thames South School set up a plant growing unit.
Oil spill team to exercise in Coromandel Harbour
May 7, 2008 Environment Waikato is conducting an oil spill exercise in Coromandel Harbour next week designed to fine tune its response to real environmental emergencies.
Hearing committee grants consent associated with new Piopio sewage treatment plant
May 7, 2008 An Environment Waikato hearing committee has approved a resource consent that will help to alleviate a significant public health risk caused by failing septic tanks in Piopio.
Farmers warned to test paddocks for nitrates following drought
May 7, 2008 Farmers are warned pastures recovering after the drought could be high in nitrates, posing a poisoning risk to stock.
Bus use cracks the 100,000-plus passenger mark during Hamilton 400
May 5, 2008 Final numbers show more than 100,000 people used Hamilton’s urban buses during the four-day Hamilton 400 event, more than triple the number that would normally be carried during such a period.
Time running out for supplying Taupo information
May 5, 2008 Environment Waikato is praising Taupo catchment farmers who have already cooperated with a new nitrogen discharge allowance (NDA) benchmarking process, and is reminding others that time is running out for them to submit information before a 30 May deadline.
New data on safety value of roading improvements in Waikato
May 5, 2008 Recent major roading projects in the Waikato have helped lead to clear and significant road safety benefits, according to new data presented to the multi-agency Regional Land Transport Committee today.
Drought technically over but impacts will last for months
April 30, 2008 There has been enough rainfall in April to get Waikato grass growing again, technically putting an end to drought in the region, which was based on soil moisture deficit.
Piggery consent applications declined
April 29, 2008 Environment Waikato and the Matamata-Piako District Council have declined consent applications concerning the combined proposal for a massive expansion of the existing McIntyre piggery operation and installation of a large 300 tonne per day organic waste digestor producing biogas at Kereone, near Morrinsville.
Environment Waikato reminds farmers to stand stock before transporting
April 29, 2008 It is coming up to that time of year when farmers are likely to be moving their stock between farms.
One week left to submit on Draft Annual Plan
April 24, 2008 Environment Waikato is putting submission forms into Hamilton buses to invite feedback on its plan to provide more bus services to more places, more often.
Environment Waikato holds council meeting in Taupo
April 23, 2008 Environment Waikato’s councillors will be having their monthly meeting in Taupo on Wednesday, April 30.
Hamilton 400s bus service a hit with event-goers
April 22, 2008 Environment Waikato is patting Hamilton people and V8s event-goers on the back for making last week’s Hamilton 400 bus services a huge success.
Nearly 50,000 surveyed in major transport survey
April 22, 2008 The largest ever traffic survey in the Waikato has been completed with more than 47,000 drivers surveyed at various sites around the region during February and March.
Environment Waikato staff submit on Auckland governance
April 22, 2008 An Environment Waikato staff submission says it is crucial for the continued holistic management of the Waikato River that the regional council’s northern boundary is not moved further south.
April 22, 2008 Whizzing over the wonders of the Waikato region in a small plane was something 85-year-old Marion Lewin never thought she’d do.
Boating accidents highlight danger of crossing bars
April 21, 2008 Two boating accidents at Tairua Harbour yesterday have highlighted the danger of crossing bars, particularly in small boats, Environment Waikato says.
The media releases listed on this page cover the past month, and are updated every week.
