Council promotes road safety message

25/08/2025 - Road safety messaging was at the forefront of Waikato Regional Council participation at a conference which attracted more than 1500 fleet professionals from around the country.

Increased data completes picture of potential coastal flooding

12/08/25 - Our Regional Resilience team has bolstered the dataset that drives the Waikato Coastal Inundation Tool and enhanced its user interface.

New book on lakes of the Waikato uncovers hidden gems

1/08/25 - Waikato is home to an incredibly diverse range of lakes, celebrated in a newly released book, Hidden Gems of the Waikato, a joint venture by Waikato Regional Council and The University of Waikato.

Indicators show eight improving trends for Waikato

A scorecard of critical environmental, social, cultural and economic indicators for the Waikato region has revealed positives around road safety and perceptions of safety.

22/08/2025

Scholarships help students with studies in engineering and resource management

Two university students with an interest in river and catchment management have been awarded scholarships dedicated to the chief engineer of the Waihou Valley Scheme.

22/08/2025

$10 million fines for breaching the RMA

The Government has made substantial changes to the enforcement provisions in the Resource Management Act (RMA), including increasing the maximum penalties for offending.

21/08/2025

The Enviroschools Fund is open!
It provides one-off grants to projects that enhance and benefit the environment or provide environmental education and opens for applications twice per year.

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