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'River first' strategy for Ruataniwha
Partnership needed between Hawke's Bay Regional Council and its investment arm.
Half million-dollar fix for Napier's water
Napier City Council asked to include $500,000 for water improvements in annual plan.
Inquiry gets update on water-safety
Inquiry panel asks for speed in addressing issues raised about Havelock North water.
Waste water scheme consultation 'inadequate'
Glenorchy wastewater scheme opponents have complained to the Office of the Auditor-general
Second stage of water inquiry opens
The Hastings District Council was due to run further dye tests in the Brookvale area.
Henderson Bay in Aupouri holds tsunami record
Henderson Bay, holds a record that no other coastal community will be anxious to beat.
Kaitaia residents: Yes, they did mention the flooding
Kaitaia residents suffered through flooding recently due to a blocked council drain
Works to cut flood risk in Kaitaia
The Far North District Council has undertaken work to reduce the risk of flooding
Targeted approach wanted for water
Federated Farmers is seeking a ''targeted catchment approach'' to addressing water quality
Call to protect stream creatures
DoC voice fears about the looming extinction of a native galaxiid fish species.
Farmer 'unease' about Otago Regional Council river proposal
Farmers worry ORC could undermine farmer water-sharing group, Kyeburn Catchment Ltd.
Water inquiry back in session
The second stage of the inquiry into last year's gastro outbreak begins on Tuesday.
Piri-Hira Tukapua: Clean water our most vital resource
New Zealand has a lot of lakes, rivers, and ground water but how much can you drink.
Rates rise 10% to clean up waterways
A proposed 9.88 rates increase to clean up waterways has been given the tick of approval
Feds fight for fair water regulations
Waikato Federated Farmers has released its submission for healthy rivers
Colin Cox: Rethink needed on animal farming
Which is more valuable, milk or water? asks Whanganui farmer Colin Cox
Farmer fed up with floods
Western Bay farmer Henry Harte is unhappy with stormwater run-off ruining his pastures.
Farmers urged to rethink use of fertiliser
Soil scientist Graham Shepherd talked to farmers on benefits of alternatives to fertiliser
Small actions on farm lead to big environmental change
Do something small for the environment on the farm and it would add up to something big.
Opinion: Water crisis spreading
Opinion: Because the council got its priorities wrong 5500 people drank poisoned water.
Mayor, farmers on Labour water policy
Water and pollution are shaping up to be a key issue come election time.
Regional Council explains Plan Change 1 at Fieldays
Waipa and Waikato landowners should visit Waikato Regional Council at Fieldays.
Lake Waiporohita project is a winner
The project aimed at restoring Lake Waiporohita was recognised last week.
Water situation not good enough - Labour
Labour announced a new freshwater policy in Havelock North last night.
Award delights Whangawehi Group leaders
The Whangawehi Catchment group leader is thrilled with the win at Green Ribbon Awards.
Mediation continues on river flow level
Council hopes situation can be resolved before it needs to go to Environment Court hearing
Rural water users keen to co-operate
Effective water management needs everyone involved in the conversation.
Water has multimillion-dollar role
Hawke's Bay economist weighs in on benefit of water to regional economy
Lawyer involvement angers iwi rep
Lawyers help smooth the way through resource hearings for Tararua District Council.
Ian Fuller: Water, water everywhere
As climate changes, so does the frequency and magnitude of floods and droughts.
Time to give farmers their due
Anti-farming hype is wearing thin, writes William Rolleston
Multiple perspectives aired at water hui
New approach to water management the key to moving forward, say local chief executives.