Displaying items by tag: Waikato Regional Council
New Waikato Regional Council chair
Barry Quayle has been voted in as the new chair of Waikato Regional Council, after a majority of councillors backed the removal of Tamahere dairy farmer Russ Rimmington from the top spot in a meeting held yesterday.
Treat effluent as fertiliser
Effluent is now an even more valuable resource, for its nutrient value continues to increase as fertiliser prices rise, says the Waikato Regional Council.
Waikato farmers urged to improve effluent management
More Waikato farmers are taking their eye off the ball when it comes to effluent management, says Waikato Regional Council.
Illegal stream works results in fine
A Waikato farmer has been convicted and fined $25,050 for carrying out unlawful earthworks in a stream on his Te Awamutu property in May and June 2020.
Time for reflection
OPINION: As I write, our nation has returned to level 4 lockdown and it has given me time to reflect on all we have accomplished in the year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit this country hard.
Farmers up their game
Dairy farmers are getting positive reviews from regional councils when it comes to managing effluent on farms.
Mega farmer pinged for effluent breaches
Large farm operations and professional spreading companies should be setting examples of best practice, says Waikato Regional Council regional compliance manager Patrick Lynch.
Truck wash company and farmer fined for pollution
A Matamata truck wash business and a Hauraki farmer have both been convicted and fined over separate pollution events resulting from poor management of effluent infrastructure.