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Pests trapped at Waihi Beach by working bees
The cull of animal pests continues in Waihi Beach, with trapping lines multiple areas.
Toil and nous help draw money from trees
Working in the forestry industry takes a special type of person
Regional research institute on cards for Bay
Bay of Plenty may be set to get a multimillion-dollar research institute.
Pest control products selling at mate's rates
The Northland Regional Council is selling its pest control products at cost
Groups fighting mining permits in Coromandel
Mining exploration permits have been granted over land that has a mainland kiwi sanctuary
Helping with hihi release in Rotokare
Maata Women's Institute recently catered for the Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust
Sparky the one-legged kiwi goes into hiding
Sparky the kiwi has been visiting Taranaki for six years.
Ruataniwha in holding pattern?
Council committee could recommend staff stop work on the RWSS.
Path slammed as 'desecration'
Plans for a proposed shared pathway around Lake Horowhenua have been slammed
Air quality in Hastings improving
Hastings has reached an air quality milestone, which is good news for people's health.
Councils reach agreement to review wastewater plant
Central Hawke's Bay Council has dodged a possible $600,000 fine
Great turnout for Tutaenui Stream planting
Planting day near Marton is another effort to turn waterway back toward health.
Flood plan draws controversy
There's been mixed feedback on a proposed new water storage scheme for Aranui and Wainoni.
Greens' bottled water plan 'rushed': PM
Charging bottled water companies raises wider questions, Bill English says.
Federated Farmers: Greens' water policy would open can of worms
All the food we grow needs water, not just dairy cows, says Feds boss.
Greens propose bottled water charge
The Green Party had its campaign launch in Nelson and focused on water.
Watch NZH Local Focus: 'Don't bottle the Blue Spring' petition grows
Locals upset but Mayor supports the plan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Farmers still waiting for new guidelines
Tararua dairy farmers still waiting on new One Plan guidelines.
Plaudits and brickbats for land swap ruling
Environmentalists rejoice, but dam supporters hopeful all is not lost.
PM signals law change on land swaps
Conservationists have won a major victory in the Supreme Court. But Govt isn't happy.
DOC, Council failed Ruataniwha land swap ruling
Maggie Barry and Hawke's Bay Regional Investment failed to overturn Court of Appeal ruling
Supreme Court decision on dam due today
Decision due today on controversial Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme.
Mike Finlayson: A looming election issue
It seems that freshwater is lining up to be an issue in the forthcoming elections.
Ruataniwha Dam land-swap denied
The protected conservation land must be flooded for the irrigation project to go ahead.
Compensation sought over irrigation
A St Andrews man plans to seek compensation from Hunter Down's Water Ltd for stress.
Covenants offer option to protect farm bush
Farm covenants are one way to protect ecologically significant land.
Federated Farmers: Promising results from aquifer recharge
It's time to start thinking about saving water when we don't have enough rainy days.
Iwi aims for 4000 plants to restore water quality
Planting begins on waterways precious to the Ngā Rauru iwi.
Doyle and Keys: New water source needed
We have serious doubts HDC is qualified to be leading the region on safe water.
Listen: Should farmers pay for water?
Irrigation New Zealand CEO Andrew Curtis talks to Jamie about royalties for water usage.
Sandbag solutions to despair over flood havoc
Foxton and Foxton Beach residents have a reprieve from flooding.
Maori leader to speak at river symposium
Gerrard Albert is to tell international guests about the Whanganui River Settlement.