The whenua, lakes, rivers and coastlines of the Waikato make up some of our favourite spots in New Zealand.
We love fishing in Taupō. We love exploring the Waitomo caves and meandering along the many beaches of the Coromandel. We love surfing in Raglan and hitting the slopes of Mt Ruapehu. The Waikato's waterways are very popular with recreational boaties.
Tourism and farming are two major industries in the Waikato - both of which are vulnerable to the impacts of pests and diseases. It takes all of us to protect what we love about the mighty Waikato.
Biosecurity programmes and initiatives in the Waikato include:
Discover more about biosecurity in the Waikato:
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