Shining Green light on farms
James Shaw says environmental goals can help foster new innovations for agribusiness.
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The case for investing in the environment
John Hayward and Susan O'Regan set out with a bold ambition.
Planting at sediment trap good for Lake Horowhenua
Close to 30 people turned out for the planting day at the Arawhata River sediment trap.
Bonuses from environmental hotspot campaign in Hawke's Bay
A plan to spend $1 million on six environmental hot spot projects has had a few bonuses.
Community Outreach staff sought for velvetleaf scheme
Staff are needed for a Community Outreach programme to manage velvetleaf.
Webcam watches Kāpiti Marine Reserve
A multi-purpose, solar-powered webcam has been installed on Kāpiti Island.
Northland kauri tracks on DOC's proposed no-go list
DOC wants to close high maintenance, high risk and low visitor tracks in kauri regions.
Matua X-Man punches above the wasteline
Reducing waste one school at a time. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Tanker driver unaware of 44km sulphur spill on Whangārei roads
Liquid sulphur spill on SH1 from Ruakākā to Port Rd.
Listen: Why Kiwis buy pork from overseas
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth says we need to remember the human cost of our food choices.
Mother Nature closes 90 Mile Beach access road
The most northern access to 90 Mile Beach is being closed by Doc.
Kōkako return to Pirongia
14 kōkako with Pirongia lineage were returned to their "ancestral home" on Saturday.
Kauri sanctuary planned to combat die-back in north
Maori land near Kerikeri may be turned into a kauri sanctuary to help protect the species.
Fund boost for innovative farming projects
The Sustainable Farming Fund has received a big boost for new projects.
Romance for kiwi in Pukenui Forest
Cold weather sees kiwi snuggle together and now one male is sitting on an egg.
Issues 'clarified' at public WCO session
Calm reception at public meeting on Ngaruroro Water Conservation Order.
DoC angry at 1080 dump coverage
Doc: Dumping of 1080 poison in Stewart Island undermines the fight against pests.
'Raw sewage' left to flow into Kaipara Harbour
Photos show raw sewage flowing across farmland.
Dairy effluent affects stream for 2.2km
Directors of Block 8 Farm fined $54,000 in Environment Court
Kamo kids take action for water conservation
Kamo Primary School students have enjoyed lessons about freshwater conservation.
Waikato Corrections and DoC working towards a predator-free Hamilton
Waikato Community Corrections works with DoC to build predator traps out of old pallets.
Rest home denies ever using rat bait
Test results awaited on dog taken to Massey University after sickness linked to reserve.
Tourists damage trees at Whakaipo Bay
A group of three Dutch tourists have damaged trees in a DoC recreational reserve.
Retired NRC manager leaves impressive environmental legacy
Dennis Wright has hung up his gumboots after 17 years at Northland Regional Council.
Beef + Lamb NZ: Proposed levies aim to lift game
King Country farmer Martin Coup discusses plans to increase levies.
Water secured for aquifer recharge in Ashburton
Ashburton's managed aquifer recharge has a secure source of consented water until 2021.
Fanworm pest found in Bay of Islands
An single fanworm found near Opua led to the discovery of about a dozen others.
Waikanae School students enjoy planting
A group of students from Waikanae School have enjoyed a day of planting at Waikanae Beach.
Rotorua locals have their say on Zero Carbon Bill
About 30 people gathered at Te Ao Marama in Ohinemutu to learn more about the bill.
Increasing number of seals spotted in Tauranga
There have been a number of seals spotted in the Tauranga area.
Residents have interest in long term solution
Around 60 people attended a community meeting.
North council scales up kauri funding
Northland ratepayers fund greater efforts by NRC to fight kauri dieback