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Increased dolphin protection plan 'a bitter pill to swallow' - fisher
Plans to protect Māui dolphins another kick in the guts say commercial fishers.
Comment: Rushed emissions trading reform adds uncertainty
Federated Farmers is disappointed to see recent ETS legislation.
Oil, gas permits exempted from Maui dolphin protections
New restrictions proposed to protect Maui and Hector's dolphins.
Pest control force: Whangamatā volunteers back on track
Pair back combating pests taking over in lockdown while volunteers were unable to get out.
Regenerative farmers enjoying greener pastures
Hamish Bielski says his farm business is already showing clear productivity gains.
DoC calls for sightings of invasive pest fish
Agencies swing into action after reports of the pest fish spotted in Lake Whakamaru.
MPI gives $3 million boost to restore waterways
NZ Landcare Trust to get $3 million to improve New Zealand's waterways.
Boatie couple helped to bring islands back to life
Malcolm and Helen Shaft help keeping Urupukapuka and other islands pest free.
Meet the King Country farmer trying to save rural communities
Dani Darke is on a crusade to find a 'win-win' between farmers and corporate entities.
Bay of Islands' hapū win top environmental award
Patukeha and Ngāti Kuta have been working for 20 years to restore pest-ravaged Cape Brett.
Research finds less popular farmers are better influencers
Study finds when it comes to sustainability, popularity doesn't guarantee influence.
'Planting a tree doesn't make carbon emissions go away' - Beef + Lamb
B+LNZ says rural communities hard hit if more farmland is turned over to planting trees.
Contractor faces threats over poisoned birds in Waitākeres
Contractor began getting threatening calls after its business details were posted online.
Air quality returning to normal after lockdown improvements
Air quality improvements measured during lockdown return to normal levels.
Rabbit holes at Waikanae Beach 'getting worse'
Waikanae Beach couple highlight rabbit hole problem.
Brian Fallow: Putting a cap on emissions
Parliament takes another step towards creating a trading scheme to fight climate change.
Comment: Faltering forestry risks NZ's climate strategy
Global headwinds are lining up against New Zealand's one billion trees policy.
Labour-Green coalition isn't bad news for farmers - James Shaw
It's a "myth perpetuated by the other side", says Greens co-leader.
Does fewer cows mean more money for farmers?
Comment: If farmers can make more money by destocking, why aren't they doing it?
Pest plant alligator weed clogs waterways
Alligator weed is a pest plant and HRC is asking for community help.
South Island winter tomato growers hit by carbon charges
Some South Island growers said they faced oblivion through record high carbon charges.
Comment: Why food waste is everyone's fight
Comment: Govt, companies & consumers all have a part to play in battle against food waste
Ferrets numbers rise in Hawke's Bay
Bumper breeding season leads to an increase in ferret numbers in Hawke's Bay.
Call not to exempt Manapouri from standards
Petition calls for Govt not to exempt the Manapouri Power Scheme from national standards.
New jobs created to remove wilding pines
A $100,000 cash injection has created 16 jobs in Queenstown - removing wilding pines.
Comment: We need to be smarter together
Urban and rural New Zealanders need to stop pointing fingers and get on the same page.
Strict stink bug measures show results - Biosecurity New Zealand
Even tougher rules to combat brown marmorated stink bug will be introduced next season.
Efforts to boost New Zealand's native bird populations
Multi-agency project focuses on forest food sources to boost native bird population
Dr Doug Edmeades: N fertiliser cap ignores basic science
Comment: Govt's recent decision to cap nitrogen fertiliser is doomed to failure.
Govt reveals new cap, emissions budget, in ETS reform
The Government has announced a fresh reforms to one of NZ's biggest climate policy levers.
Adam Canning: Clean river promises have been swept away
Comment: Plan to restore rivers to a healthy state within a generation lacks ambition.