More projects aimed at river clean-up
Waikato River Authority has received 65 applications for projects costing $12.5 million.
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End on the cards for Ruataniwha Dam
Council recommended to write-off $14million Ruataniwha debt.
Fire restrictions burn up $100,000
Rural Fire, biosecurity, Plan Change 5 and Plant Variety Rights Act are hot topics now
Boar 'n' stag hunt healthy with young participants
Younger hunters have it easy these days.
Lake Okareka residents on high alert as lake level rises
Residents in low-lying properties are on alert as high lake water levels continue to rise.
1080 drop to control rats
An aerial 1080 operation to control rats is scheduled to start in a fortnight.
Passionate whitebaiter fondly remembered
Leslie Mildon who died after escaping his crashed car was described as a top bloke.
Shoot continues wallaby cull
Hundreds more wallabies will meet their end next month as the DoC continues a mass cull
Complaints about wayward chickens in Clutha
The Clutha District Council has received a run of complaints about wayward chickens
1080 benefits outweigh the risks; DoC
Misinformation about 1080 often leads to passionate opposition, says DOC.
Gorge tunnel wins support
A hybrid (partial) tunnel through the existing Manawatu Gorge route is a viable option
Tommy Wilson: Water is the new oil
We may have plenty of water in the Bay of Plenty, but much of it is undrinkable.
Farmers flock to learn more first aid skills
Nineteen Tararua farmers came together to complete a one-day first aid training course.
Conservation Comment: App helps track species
Nature lovers and the creature-conscious need this tool. What are you waiting for?
Anger as tourism body backs water order
The wording of an approved document is a big threat to Bay tourism, says HBRC chairman.
Farmers thirsting for answers about Labour's water tax
A campaign to get questions on Labour's proposed water tax answered is gaining momentum.
Seabird-smart fishing seminar held in city
Strong turnout as local industry seeks to keep birds from harm
Feds leader keen to 'open minds' to new solutions
Katie Milne has been hailed as a woman "breaking through the "grass ceiling"
Restrictions on gorge river in place
Horizons Regional Council is working to restrict on-water activities through Te Apiti
Tourism body backs river protection
A Water Conservation Order has received backing from a national tourism association.
Rex Graham: Water Conservation Order must be opposed
I am disappointed that a group of residents have charged off with their own agenda.
Water tax would hit hard say farmers
Farmers say taxing irrigators for water use would affect whole regional economy.
Northlake discharge studied
A potential sediment discharge into the Clutha River is being investigated.
Listen: Craig Wiggins - rural New Zealand needs a new 'champion'
Craig Wiggins comments on the widening of the urban/rural divide.
Listen: DairyNZ's Michael Spaans on the Farming Leaders Group
DairyNZ Chair Michael Spaans talks about the Farming Leaders Group's swimmable rivers goal
Fodder for thought: 6 key findings
Catch crops offer some juicy gains but do your homework first
Listen: Katie Milne - waterways clean up involves 'all New Zealanders'
President of Federated Farmers talks about how she's going to make our rivers swimmable.
Chasing hard data on irrigation effects
Lots of farmers believe irrigation can boost soil carbon and soil water holding capacity
Riparian planting restores insect life
Riparian planting can boost insect life, says NIWA freshwater biologist Brian Smith.
Signage an area to work on
Concerns about lacking flood warning signs in Clutha district are being discussed.