Matamata-Piako District Council fined for wastewater discharges

Friday 21 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 21 Nov 2025, 12:29pm

In this story Waikato Regional Council, Matamata-Piako District Council

The Matamata-Piako District Council has been fined $105,000 by the Hamilton District Court. An investigation found the Waihou wastewater treatment plant near Te Aroha released sewage and wastewater exceeding consent limits between late 2022 and October 2023.

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1. 1NewsFri 21 Nov 2025, 10:20am

   Council fined $105k for 'unacceptable' wastewater discharges (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesFri 21 Nov 2025, 12:29pm

   District council pinged $100k over wastewater discharge (opens in new tab)