Displaying items by tag: Waikato

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
Monday, 01 July 2013 13:29

Luxton heads Waikato growth group

DairyNZ chairman and former cabinet minister, John Luxton, is chairing a high-powered group overseeing the development of a Waikato regional economic strategy.

Published in General News
Monday, 01 July 2013 13:22

Elephants bring alligator threat to pasture

CIRCUS ELEPHANTS are believed to have been indirectly responsible for a large outbreak near Hamilton of the notorious pest plant alligator weed which can quickly take over pasture.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 28 May 2013 09:19

Agribusiness innovation under spotlight

Top players in agribusiness will get together the night before the Fieldays to discuss building export earnings from agribusiness innovation.

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The Waikato Innovation Park has brought $16 million of establishment funding into the region and employee-related benefits from those working at the park have contributed more than $100million to the regional economy.

Published in General News
Thursday, 18 April 2013 09:05

$3m for Lake Taupo water quality

The Waikato Regional Council has welcomed a $3 million funding injection from the Government to ensure the long-term protection of Lake Taupo's excellent water quality.

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