Why seeds need to be sourced ethically
Research: Ethical seed-sourcing regulations need developing to restore plant ecosystems.
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Could carbon footprint food labels work?
Research suggests carbon footprint labels on food items could reduce environmental impacts
Special traps for stink bug surveillance set in Tauranga
Biosecurity NZ uses traps, lures and detector dogs to sniff out stink bugs.
Soil and seedlings for sustainable future
Bark and Boulders make a welcome donation after issues with harvesting at the school
Myrtle rust continues to plague Bay of Plenty
A total of 156 cases of myrtle rust have now been found in the Bay of Plenty.
Algae levels drop significantly at Dudding Lake
Algae clears at Dudding Lake - but its long term future uncertain
Start date for Waihi mining set for mid next year
Underground mining in Waihi has been approved by the Hauraki District Council.
Lower Mangapiko Stream Care Group crowdfunding Million Metres Stream
The Lower Mangapiko Stream Care Group is trying to fundraise for Million Metres Stream.
Fish & Game hits back over farming fallout
Fish & Game's defends its claims that farmers' winter grazing damages the environment.
Forest indicators warn of challenging 2019
Drought, fires and difficult days for stock may be at hand throughout this summer.
Residents asked to not flush chemicals
Poisons such as disinfectants and solvents kill off the hard-working bacteria in plant.
Opinion: NZ's appalling anti-1080 fanatics
Comment: No matter how strongly these abusers feel, this can never be justified.
HBRC team at Waipawa boosted
The team will be familiar to most Central Hawke's Bay landowners.
Locals campaign to bring back Monckton Track bridge
An initial business case was submitted to replace the bridge but wasn't successful
Man fined for Coromandel marine area work
A Coromandel man has been handed an enforcement order to stop marine works in the region.
Myrtle rust threat to pōhutukawa
Public encouraged to check local myrtle plants to help track the spread of fungal disease.
Wetland development gets $250,000 boost
A wetland development in Te Puna has been give a $250k boost
Catfish in Lake Rotorua is an unwanted Christmas present
Catfish have been found in Lake Rotorua
Save Our River Trust takes on Foxton's Kings Canal
Foxton's Save Our River Trust wants to save Kings Canal.
Not guilty plea in dead eels case
Nearly 2000 eels were found dead in Canterbury creek in April.
Russell Forest 1080 operation a success
Forest & Bird say only aerial 1080 could have achieved these dramatic results.
Small towns hit harder on wastewater: Report
Small towns struggle to get wastewater treatment up to standard.
New minimum flows may be pushed back in CHB
New low flow limits may be pushed back in CHB.
Opinion: No initiatives to save Waikanae Estuary
DoC is sticking its head in the sand regarding the Waikanae Estuary.
Removal of rocks leaves headland exposed, kills mussels
Resident and hapū unhappy with "cheap fix" for coastal erosion
Season's greetings to North's rarest chick
The first chick of the season from New Zealand's endangered fairy tern hatches at Pakiri
Kiwi release signals start of bigger plans for kiwi at Te Puia
Te Puia is hoping to open a new $1.5m kiwi house next year.
FNDC: More plastic destined for tip
Far North District Council transfer stations are about to change the rules.
Otago wilding pine control effort set to triple
Wilding pines are becoming a big problem so efforts are tripling to get rid of them.
Call to keep grass down in Otago to reduce fire risk
Farmers are being asked to keep grass levels down in Otago to avoid fire risks.
Conservation Comment: The new ag - look to Africa
With a changing, erratic weather pattern, maybe NZ could try the Serengeti system.
Opinion: Act now to stamp out Yellow Bristle Grass
Comment: Prevention is much better than cure when it comes to Yellow Bristle Grass.