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Susan Botting is the Local Democracy Reporter for Northland
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Hikurangi Swamp drainage scheme may be taken over by farmers
Hikurangi Swamp farmers may take over a Whangārei District Council drainage scheme.
Tough new water standards could cost Northland ratepayers
Northland councils wonder who pays for tough new water standards
Water shares for councils and ombudsman suggested for Three Waters reform
Auckland could take Whangārei's excess water once oil refinery closes
Water bill hikes likely when Marsden Point Oil Refinery shuts
Whangārei residents face 31% water price hike when refinery closes.
Kaipara District Council's Three Waters staffing and expected costs wanted by Govt
Kaipara District Council looking at Three Waters staffing and expected costs.
Mounting pressures, booming population: a recipe that could treated sewage pumped into Mangawhai waters
Treated Mangawhai sewage could be pumped into the ocean
Northland councils among 24 nationally with counter Three Waters proposal
Govt wants to amalgamate water services of 67 councils into four regional water entities.
Northland councils key to nationwide opposition to Three Waters mandate
Northland leaders unable to attend 3 waters protest at Parliament due to rain
Northland Mayors jointly call for three waters pause
View from the north of the proposed reforms is not favourable, mayors say.
Mayor wants Govt to pause controversial Three Waters plan
Polarising Three Waters reform should not be imposed on councils - Whangārei mayor
Aupōuri Aquifer consent decision to be appealed by DoC
Controversial consent to take water from Far North aquifer being appealed by DoC
Northland council breaks ranks over Government's Three Waters proposal
Three waters proposal rejected by Northland council
Northland avocado growers get consent to take millions of litres of water from Aupōuri aquifer
DoC may appeal consent to take water from Aupōuri aquifer for avocado growing.
Kaipara district councillors slam Govt's three waters reform
Too many unanswered questions, says Mayor Dr Jason Smith.
Three waters plan a 'dog's breakfast'
People could end up paying massive water bills in the future.
Whangārei water could be piped to Mangawhai for $750M development
$750m Mangawhai development wants to use Whangārei's drinking water.
Northlanders to join 'howl of protest' in four marches next week
Four Northland rallies opposing policies against 'rural life'.
'You have sinned against Māori' - SNA hīkoi hits Kaikohe
'We got it wrong' - the admission that came as 2000 protesters descended on Kaikohe.
A guide to the big issue of Significant Natural Areas
What you need to know about Significant Natural Areas - a guide to the controversy.
SNA work facing Far North pause after huge public backlash
Far North Mayor says opposition to SNAs biggest on any issue in decades.
Whangārei land caught up in SNA policy covers 80,000ha
50,000 hectares of privately owned Whangārei land has controversial SNA zonings
SNA opposition grows in Northland with protest hīkoi planned
Northlanders opposed to SNA policy to march in protest.
Hapu wants council prosecuted after eels minced in pump
Eels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.
Mystery surrounds koi carp's appearance in Northland lake
Authorities were earlier warned of angry trout anglers threatening to release pest fish.
Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake
10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.
Wet weather welcome boost to parched Northland
A Far North town's drinking supply received a boost from yesterday's heavy downpours.
Water poverty a 'human rights issue' in rural Northland
Half of Northlanders rely on rainwater tanks, more than three times the national average.
Rural meets urban in baleage production
The grass is cut, baled and wrapped to be used as feed over winter.
Consultation on freedom camping restrictions to start
The public is being asked for feedback.
Three waters reform will mean extra costs for users warns councillor
'Research has already shown people will be facing significant increases.'
Cost of Kaitaia's water resilience from Sweetwater bore soars
Cost of Kaitaia's water resilience from Sweetwater bore soars
Northland councils don't want Auckland in their three waters restructure mix
Northlanders fear their water needs would get lost among those of Auckland's residents.
Northland pest control continues during Covid 19 lockdown
Northland pest control continues during Covid 19 lockdown
Kaipara Kai to expand food options
Hemp, peanuts, soybeans and seaweed are among the new land use options being considered.
Drought 'crisis costs' expected to rise
The drought is the worst the district has ever faced.
Far North District Council hopes to tap into water storage
Far North District Council hopes to tap into water storage funding
Peters defends multi-million dollar PGF money
It's about ensuring Northland has a reliable water supply, deputy PM says.
Dirty cars 'de rigeur' for Whangārei residents helping Far North users
Whangārei residents have cut their water use by 2 per cent since Monday.
Māori urged to get behind Northland infrastructure projects
Māori urged to get behind Northland infrastructure projects.
More Provincial Growth Fund money for Northland
More welcome Provincial Growth Fund money has been announced for Northland.
1000-plus boat hulls checked in Northland
Vessels checked include recreational boats, fishing vessels and barges.
Northland Regional Council not saying if it has changed stance on GMOs
Northland Regional Council not saying if it has changed its stance on GMOs.
Best of 2019: 90-year-old Northland Kiwifruit grower feeding the world
The orchard was planted by hand 38 years ago.
Northland avocado nursery leads the way
How a Whangarei nursery has become a global leader in a boom industry.
Northland avocado nursery expands into China
Northland business setting up NZ's first joint venture avocado nursery operation in China.
Avocados the focus at Northland field day
The commercial growers' event is being held at Lynwood avocado nursery.
Farmers express concerns over freshwater reforms
Thousands of plans will be required to meet the freshwater reform legislation proposals.
Angry voices over clean waterways rules at Northland meeting
Farmers claim food production at risk because of new waterway rules.
New fresh water standards 'fair' on Northland farmer
New fresh water standards 'fair' on Northland farmers.
Tight security for cattle's return to A&P show
Cattle allowed back to the Whangārei A&P Show after a one-year ban over M. bovis.
Daughter's unexpected death inspires record bid
English shearer Stu Connor aims to beat 867 lambs in nine hours.
Run of strong prices puts spring in step
Confidence in sheep and beef markets continues unabated.
Rural Ramblings: If only our animals could talk
A thunder storm causes a sleepless night but that was the least of our worries.
Robin Grieve: Why target methane?
NZ has good case for ringfencing the greenhouse gas, says Northland grower.
Northland kumara industry affected by bad weather
Persistent light rain falls now may affect January harvest.