Leanne Norman: Rat bait poisoning common in dogs
By far the most common poisoning we see in dogs is due to rat bait.
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Civil Defence warning: Be prepared for disasters
Getting accustomed to Civil Defence planning and preparedness should be a farm priority
Bird of the Year: Time to vote for your favourite
The battle for the title of Bird of the Year 2017 is well and truly on
Workshops look at climate change
A series of climate change workshops throughout New Zealand wound up recently
Waikato River Authority increases funding for river projects
Waikato River Authority has increased funds available for restoration of river catchments
Science forum takes aim at plastic addiction
The Whanganui Science Forum's next talk will address the effects of chemicals in plastics.
Household rubbish blocks waterways
A routine operation to remove dumped rubbish in waterways has become a challenge
Talk to discuss what impacts the Tutaenui
Tutaenui Stream Restoration Society to hold talk as part of conservation week
Alliance poised with strong balance sheet
Alliance Group's profit this year will be "substantially up" on last year's result
Lower-cost option for sewerage in Central Otago
About $5 million could be saved with a "plan B" Clyde sewerage system
Island rubbish haul frustrates student
"This is nature, it is meant to be protected and treasured."
Explore big back yard in Conservation Week
People never have to look far for a conservation project they can start or take part in
Fire risk: Out-of-control burnoff sparks warnings
An out-of-control burnoff in Napier has sparked a warning from emergency services.
More than just putting out fires
Fire and Emergency Rotorua expects non-fire callouts will continue to climb.
Nature's goodness key to life
It's Conservation Week. Take a walk outside and reconnect with a bit of your backyard.
Green fingers celebrate Conservation Week
There are many ways residents can do their bit for nature.
Young kiwi enter the wild
Three more young kiwi have been released by Pataua North Landcare
Lack of consultation on hut trial criticised
Back-country huts could cease to be "homes in the hills" if a booking system is adopted
Sun brings out the buyers at Levin's stock sale
Another good yarding of two-year cattle sold well this week in spite of the big wet.
Bala Tikkisetty: Plan before you fertilise
MetService is already describing 2017 as "the year it didn't stop raining"
Study: Small streams have huge impact
Rethink on rules over smaller streams needed says research
Farmers and community pitch in
A partnership of like-minded people will pay dividends for the Pomahaka Water Care Group.
Rimu planting a first for district
Native bush restoration projects in Kapiti have received a boost from planted rimu.
River loop progress outlined at meeting
Progress on restoring the flow to the Manawatu River Loop at Foxton was highlighted
Historic rights muddy the waters
The Otago Regional Council has received a mixed report card for freshwater management
Forestry first test in protectionist agenda
Forestry owners wait to hear whether Winston Peters protectionist agenda becomes reality.
Blue duck numbers get a boost in Waikanae
A young male and female blue duck in Waikanae have had their first clutch of eggs
Disputed Mahanga water upgrade to go ahead
After the 2016 campylobactor outbreak, Mahanga's untreated supply deemed too risky
Swallows busy nest building
Like most of our birds, welcome swallows are very busy at this time of year.