One of the most important ways you can take part in the decisions that shape the Waikato region is to get involved in the 2010 local authority elections by voting for the people who will make those decisions. Nominations have now closed. Find out who the candidates are >>>
The council has voted to adopt the proposed RPS, which will be released on 3 November 2010. Find out more. >>
Now that winter is upon us it is important to stay warm and healthy. If you use firewood to heat your home, it is important to use dry wood. Using dry wood not only heats your home faster than wet wood, it is also cleaner to burn. This means that dry wood causes less smoke and air pollution, and reduces the risk of associated health problems.
Learn some tips for drying firewood.>>
Environment Waikato helps to protect, and improve the air quality in the Waikato region. It is important to improve air quality as air pollution can be harmful for our health, and is one of the causes of climate change.
Learn more about air quality in the Waikato region.>>
Vessel identification rules for the Waikato region came into force on 1 July 2010. The rules are designed to make it easier to identify vessels needing assistance or those breaking rules covering water users.
Find out more about the new rules. >>
New arrangements between the Crown and iwi are ushering in a new era of Crown-iwi co-management of the Waikato River catchment. Co-management provides iwi with mechanisms to govern and manage the river in partnership with central and local government. Find out more >>