Kiwifruit growers warn spray ban could make some orchards uneconomic
EPA considering phasing out the use of hydrogen cyanamide over the next five years.
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Why Peter Mitchell is passionate about farming in North Otago
Region's provided opportunities for the Mitchell family's farming business for 150 years.
From Zimbabwe to New Zealand: No regrets for gardener
Planting native plants in the North Otago countryside is Adam Blignaut's happy place.
Rangitīkei District Council responds to Three Waters proposal
Mayor Andy Watson previously referred to the consultation process as "a disaster."
Luckless godwit forced into mid-flight U-turn
Unusual mid-migration misadventure has trackers closely watching next move
Dry summers causing porina problem in the South
Outbreaks of the pasture-damaging insect more prevalent in the South due to dry summers.
A2 Milk's Mataura Valley to go 100% electric
A2 Milk's Southland-based Mataura Valley is to go 100 per cent electric.
Seabed mining ruling: Trans-Tasman Resources sees clear legal pathway to having consents re-approved at EPA
Mining firm sees clear legal pathway to consents, despite Supreme Court rejection.
Weekday log train services between Napier and Wairoa to start Monday
The number of log trains between Wairoa and Napier will go from two to five next week.
Company charged with acid discharge into stream that led to estuary
Charges laid after alleged hydrochloric acid leak.
Mayor wants Govt to pause controversial Three Waters plan
Polarising Three Waters reform should not be imposed on councils - Whangārei mayor
Thousands of native plants improve Burgess Stream
Over half of the 4500 native plants for a biodiversity project are in the ground.
Canterbury farmers taking part in soil conservation project
Soil Conservation and Revegetation project benefitting Hurunui and Kaikōura waterways.
SH29 Kaimai Range likely to be closed for much of the day
Five nearest water take consent holders on the path of this spill have been contacted.
Piako planting protects life-supporting capacity of freshwater
Scheme is part of government's $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme
Sea spurge a scourge for our sand dunes
Unwanted organism will have widespread negative impact if not eradicated quickly
Napier Port's use of methyl bromide to cease
Logs methyl bromide fumigation gets the axe as port strives to improve safety.
Huge interest in Southland green hydrogen project
Some of the interested parties include international businesses.
Final decision on import-terminal at Refining NZ fast approaching
Refining NZ says focus is on identifying all opportunities for energy generation.
New data shows long way to go for river health
The release coincides with World Rivers Day 2021.
Audit warns of water quality issues near Levin landfill
There are over 240 conditions associated with the landfill's five consents.
Rural recycling rockets into record figures
Farmers achieving record-breaking volumes of recycling through Agrecovery.
$4.45 million being spent to make Lakes Hayes swimmable again
The 280ha lake has suffered from a build-up of nutrients from human activity.
Divers target more than 2000 boat hulls to eradicate pests
Programme to rid precious harbours of pests begins.
Otago Regional Council on the lookout for rooks
Anyone who spots a rook in Otago should contact the council as soon as possible.
Hawea woman's life split between town and country
Shepherd, physiotherapist, singer and photographer Anna Munro leads a diverse lifestyle.
Winter grazing: Southland Regional Council stresses proper planning
"There continues to be some farmers who need more support to do better."
Invasive seaweed detected on Aotea/Great Barrier Island
A Controlled Area Notice will be in place until at least the end of November.
Pristine bush turned into putrid, polluting rubbish tip
Illegal dumps on Whangae Rd part of bigger problem costing local ratepayers $200K a year.
How do nanopesticides affect people's health?
The risks of nanopesticides to human health are still largely unknown.
Dairy company reduces water use through wetland filter
Wetland filter helps recycling of Maungatūroto dairy factory's water
Why Ardern supports Shaw's overseas climate change trip
Ardern says NZ needs to be "at the table" for COP26 in Glasgow later this year.
Govt investment in farmer-led catchment groups sweeps past 150 mark
171 catchment groups have now been invested in by the Government.
The cost to try and eliminate Aussie pest from Bay of Plenty
They might be small but the introduced pest leaves a wake of destruction in their path.