Expect government to act

Expect government to act

The release of the Environment Court decisions on Plan Change 1 has left many farmers and rural communities wondering what comes next. Read more

Governance on the ground

Recent councillor engagement across the Waikato and King Country has reinforced a simple but increasingly urgent point: if we are serious about good decision-making, we need more time on the ground and less time in…

Fresh thinking needed

“The bus stop could be the next hotspot of innovation.” Public transport in our region is quietly proving its value. Bus services connecting fast-growing towns such as Cambridge and Te Awamutu are seeing increasing patronage….

Sharing and caring for the river

Over the summer holidays, the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River have been a hot topic. Writing this as we are in the middle of the National Waka Ama championships, with close to 5000…

Smarter ways to deliver

Landowners across the Waikato have once again stepped up to protect and enhance our environment, partnering with Waikato Regional Council to complete 347 voluntary environmental projects in 2024/25. Together, these efforts have retired 1140 hectares…