Call to protect versatile land
Concerns about ongoing urban and lifestyle block expansion into prime growing land.
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Seabin sucks plastic debris out of Tutukaka Marina
The Seabin is the first in Northland and the second in New Zealand.
Foamy discharge in Waikato River remains a mystery
It may be days before the cause of the foam in the Waikato River is known.
Listen: Derek Daniell's 'Inconvenient Truths'
Derek Daniell has some Inconvenient Truths about farming and climate change.
How dung beetles could protect Otago's waterways
Dung beetles could help in disposing of farm faeces and protecting waterways.
First Kaipara Harbour marine pest survey in over a decade
A marine pest survey of the Kaipara Harbour is due to get under way.
Environmental work a 'balancing act'
HRC responds to Fish & Game comment that regional councils failed to protect environment.
Wilding pine spread a threat to Central Otago
Central Otago particularly vulnerable to becoming dominated by wilding conifers.
Otago's long rabbit war rages on
Otago's problems with rabbits began as early as the 1830s.
Conservation Comment: Hoard that harvest haul
Growing, preserving and storing our own food takes time and energy but can be satisfying.
American Foulbrood outbreak delays bee project
Major outbreak in North Island delays AFB test results for Southern Beekeepers group.
The problem with tracking our fruit and vegetables
Researchers identified several produce traceability issues, which they intended to address
Environmental impact report highlights issues needing attention
Environmental Aotearoa 2019 report welcomed by Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Too many cows?
Lobby groups need to learn that not all science is good, and not all science is relevant.
Opinion: How potential changes to paraquat use could affect farmers
Comment: Public scrutiny of the use of agrichemicals in New Zealand is growing.
Opinion: Emissions tracker data shows up home truths
Comment: Emissions tracker shows it's not just agriculture contributing to climate change.
Funding needed to keep bird recovery centre alive after loss of sponsor
The centre is looking for more sponsors to keep it running.
When 1080 falls on forests, more kiwi chicks survive
Aerial 1080 drops have proven key to the survival of kiwi chicks in a North Island forest.
Big dry: Farmers urged to check crops for feeding as winter looms
Farmers encouraged to do a feed budget, measure crops and how much grass they had.
Opinion: Have your say on the Biosecurity Act
Comment: The Feds urge members to give feedback on the Biosecurity Act.
Hunt begins again for fanworm in Opua Marina
Specialist divers are hunting out unwanted Mediterranean fanworm in Opua Marina.
NZ may be home to more exotic insects than we think
Two new exotic insects in NZ weren't known about even in their native countries.
Moa poo secrets revealed
Study shows moa and deer show different impacts on our native forests.
DoC: Forest 'mega-mast' may spell local extinctions
Pest plagues are feared with biggest beech forest seeding event in nearly half a century.
Farmers not being told full story on climate
Comment: Selective information on emissions is being used to build a case against farmers.
The Rocks Station wins Otago Farm Environment award
Judges said the Templeton's farm was thriving against challenging environmental backdrop.
Toxic algae found in North Otago river
Phormidium can be fatal to dogs and causes skin rashes and nausea in humans.
Kepler Farm wins Farm Environment award
Sheep and beef property managed by Travis Leslie and Catriona Cunningham.
Government monitoring dry Clutha district
Damien O'Connor says monitoring will continue so Govt is ready to "step in if required".
Fears for native birds as mega-mast looms
Increased number of rats and stoats in Wainuiomata could spell trouble for native birds.
White Rock Mains wins Farm Environment award
Duncan and Tina Mackintosh recognised for their determination to help the environment.
Police Minister to farmers: set up your own pest-control business
The Government ban on semi-automatics includes strict exemptions for pest control.
PCE report a climate change curve ball
Comment: Sound science and elegant logic underpin Simon Upton's recommendations
Motukawanui Island among top global conservation hopes
Northland island been listed alongside the Galapagos Islands in conservation importance.