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The 2025 winter has arrived in the Waikato region, so Pass it on is here too with a set of useful facts, updates and tips specifically for this time of year. We want to hear about environmental incidents in the region and make sure people are aware of changes to public transport fares. We are on the lookout for pest plants and animals, and we want farmers to do the same thing when moving cattle and machines during Moving Day.

Help us out if you can, by passing the info onto people who need to know.

Moving Day
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Public transport fares
Climbing spindle berry

Moving Day

Close up of a fresian cow's face running up the race on a sunny afternoon

Every Moving Day Waikato farmers transport mass numbers of cattle and machinery by road. While the first of June is generally recognised as Moving ‘Day’, in practice, it takes place over a few weeks from the end of May into early June. Machines are particularly likely to carry pests and spread them to other areas. If you’re moving, clean before you go. We can help with advice if you need it. Contact our pest management team on 0800 800 401 or use this form. Find out more about plant and animal pests that concern the region.

See something? Say something

Green sludge pollutant scooped out of a waterway

All sorts of pollutants find their way into waterways. If you see or smell something not quite right in the environment, like this tracer dye we were alerted to in Taupō earlier this year, report it to us. Our incident response team is available 24/7.

Public transport fares

Bus user tapping their yellow bee card to get on the bus

On 1 July, fares will increase by 11.4 per cent across all BUSIT, Te Huia and Flex services. Bee Cards activate weekly fare caps for both youth (5–18) and adult travellers. Other concessions are available too. Bee Card provides the best value you can get. Find the full list of changes and concessions at BUSIT.

Climbing spindle berry

Close up shot of the yellow/green leaves of the climbing spindle berry plant

Climbing spindle berry grows rapidly and its stems can strangle host plants. It will climb to the top of most canopies and cause them to collapse. Right now, you will see yellow leaves and red berries. We control this pest plant, so if you or someone you know has seen it, we’re the ones to tell.

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