Displaying items by tag: rivers

Tuesday, 11 October 2016 06:55

Narrow win for rivers plan

A plan change proposal aimed at restoring and protecting the Waikato and Waipa rivers has been narrowly approved by Waikato Regional Council for public notification.

Published in General News
Sunday, 18 September 2016 10:14

Waikato agrees to ground-breaking plan on rivers

A groundbreaking plan change proposal aimed at restoring and protecting the Waikato and Waipa rivers has been approved by Waikato Regional Council for public notification.

Published in General News
Friday, 16 September 2016 10:55

Moves on stock, land use to restore rivers

Getting more stock out of waterways and further restricting land use changes are recommended as part of plans to improve the health of rivers in Waikato.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 29 June 2016 11:55

State of rivers not a political football

The condition of New Zealand's rivers should never be treated as a political football. Yet in the past two weeks we've seen two blatantly political announcements treating it that way.

Published in Opinion
Monday, 23 July 2012 12:03

Flood risk for Waikato region

Fresh heavy rain around the region over Sunday and Monday means the Waikato Regional Council is again closely monitoring river levels in the region for flood risk.

Published in General News

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