The vision is clearThe rugby team that got dirtyProtecting waters of a major river, a goal for players who planted a dairy farm wetland.31 Jul 12:00 PM
The vision is clearThe rugby team that got dirtyProtecting waters of a major river, a goal for players who planted a dairy farm wetland.31 Jul 12:00 PM
The vision is clearBringing back a once thriving lakeCommunity-led wetlands plan aims to restore Lake Horowhenua.13 Jul 12:00 PM
The vision is clear"The Stream Team" and their dreamIt started as a school project but stream conservation became a labour of love.13 May 11:52 PM
The vision is clearNew focus on urban streams in WhangāreiLifestyle blocks & dry stock among targets of new water quality project.15 Mar 11:00 AM
The vision is clear"Boomer" of a book wins hearts & mindsChildren's book shows way forward for NZ's water quality challenges.04 Feb 11:00 PM
The vision is clearUrban issues starting to affect WanakaEnvironmental group says urban growth a threat to lake's natural beauty.06 Jan 11:00 AM
The vision is clearCommunity comes together to protect riverLarge band of small landowners in Nelson seek better water quality.03 Dec 11:00 PM
The vision is clearHow a school saved a streamA Tauranga school has improved water quality & produced environmentally aware students.06 Nov 02:00 AM
The vision is clearHealthy waterways target of growing groupHopes of planting 270,000 trees to help water quality boosted by funding.06 Nov 02:00 AM
The vision is clearPeat lakes heading for firmer futureCommunity-based partnerships are breathing life into three Waikato lakes07 Oct 03:00 AM
The vision is clearWhen carrots are better than sticksA planting scheme helping farmers in Northland is reaping benefits.07 Oct 03:00 AM
The vision is clearACRE helps communitiesCross-sector group ACRE brings farmer-led solutions to issues like water, soils, carbon...01 Sep 10:00 PM
The vision is clearThe happy art of working togetherCommunity group & farmers have a great blueprint for combined efforts in local environment01 Sep 10:00 PM
The vision is clearThe battle against climate changeCouncil, farmers & community work for reduction of hill country erosion & better water...03 Aug 12:00 PM
The vision is clearNew mindset on water qualityWoman who swam in NZ waterways every day for a year says new water quality approach needed06 Jul 05:00 AM
The vision is clear'Precious' harbour waters get helpSchool students grow tens of thousands of plants for waterways near fragile harbour ...03 Jun 12:00 PM
The vision is clearA most unusual dairy farmWaikeria Prison Farm has won three prominent awards for environmental and man management.03 Jun 12:00 PM
The vision is clearThe battle for Rotorua's lakesWallabies, boaties, farms and human effluent all part of the struggle to improve water...15 Apr 04:02 AM
The vision is clearTrickle needed to bring mighty flowRiver group wants 3 per cent more water from Manapouri power scheme to restore Waiau river09 Mar 11:00 AM
The vision is clearHow to rescue a waterfallWork has started on improving the water quality of a Bay of Plenty gem - Kaiate Falls.30 Jan 11:00 AM
The vision is clearWater plan evokes 'fiery emotion'Community rallies behind steps to arrest the decline of a harbour considered a sacred...29 Jan 11:00 PM
The vision is clearWater concerns at popular beach"Disturbing" water tests at Muriwai lead to suspicion about septic tanks and sewage.29 Dec 11:00 AM
The vision is clearTrail blazing wetland clean-upSchool students chip in to help get rid of a 'mess of willow and privet' choking a...04 Dec 11:00 AM
The vision is clearPeople power in river waste fightCitizen science in Palmerston North uncovers more than plastic floating to the Manawatu..04 Nov 11:00 AM
The vision is clearLove to help protect our waterways?Here are a few suggestions to help. We can all make a difference to waterways.29 Jan 11:00 AM
The vision is clearKeep New Zealand BeautifulHere are a few suggestions to help. We can all make a difference to waterways.29 Jan 11:00 AM
The vision is clear10 ways to do your bitWe've compiled 10 simple ways to help clean up our waterways...06 Jan 11:00 AM
The vision is clearPick up 3 pieces for our beachesHere's a very doable idea. Every time you go to a beach...27 Oct 11:00 AM
The vision is clear"Porridge" can also help water qualityOats - base of many a breakfast dish - also reduces nitrate leaching on farms.06 Nov 02:00 AM
The vision is clear370,000 ways to look after landWater quality is a focus of far-reaching dairy farm environmental plan.07 Oct 03:00 AM
The vision is clearHow to marry green farming & business successDairy farmer discovers big benefits in environmental care.07 Oct 03:00 AM
The vision is clearBringing the city to the farmAs he focuses on environmental good practice, dairy farmer has another idea for his...01 Sep 10:00 PM
The vision is clear"Championing" shows the way900-cow dairy farm shows how water quality, wetlands & technology make a difference.01 Sep 10:00 PM
The vision is clearFarm changes help environmentProject involving Canterbury dairy farmers shows the way forward to protect water quality.03 Aug 12:00 PM
The vision is clearWetland aims for water quality riseTaranaki farmers develop passion for sustainable farming with new wetland.03 Aug 07:00 AM
The vision is clearCreative thinking beats water issueŌtorohanga farmers find clever way to solve a water and effluent problem.08 Jul 11:00 PM
The vision is clearFarmer who runs 'with nature'Whitebait are back in numbers and at-risk coastal birds are returning at the bottom of...06 Jul 05:00 AM
The vision is clearFrom city girl to gumbootsCity girl becomes 'Gumboot Girl' and helps introduce sustainable practices on Northland...06 Jul 05:00 AM
The vision is clearPlanting trees "an addiction"Taranaki farm has a lake, boardwalk, growing bird and invertebrate life.03 Jun 12:00 PM
The vision is clearWalking the talkRestoring farm wetlands not only protects rivers, it brings back wildlife.03 Jun 12:00 PM
The vision is clearFarm 'train' could clean riversArtificial wetland created on a Waikato dairy farm may be an answer to nitrate run-off...03 May 12:00 PM
The vision is clearCity slickers turned farmersRookies they might be but two female dairy farmers find success through environmental care03 May 12:00 PM
The vision is clearFarmers: "cool" not to be uniqueWhen they started farm environmental improvements, couple were unique - but not any more.02 Apr 03:00 AM
The vision is clear'Vulnerable' bird numbers riseWater quality work by dairy farming couple does more than help clean wetlands.02 Apr 02:00 AM
The vision is clearWinds of change blow strongFarm wetland restoration and environmental thinking taken up by second generation.09 Mar 11:00 AM
The vision is clearSpending $2.8m on environmentWaikato family have really put their money where their mouth is on sustainable farming.30 Jan 11:00 AM
The vision is clearRestoring our native treesDairy farmers helping turn around depleted native plants scenario with other landowners.30 Jan 11:00 AM
The vision is clearIs this the way of future farming?Award-winning organic & legacy farmers nurture the environment as well as cows.29 Dec 11:00 AM
The vision is clearRiver clean-up energises farmerInvests $18,000 of his own money to help restore river after realising the impact on...05 Dec 11:00 AM
The vision is clearCleaner habitat for river fishFarmer group is making progress in project to reduce run-off into South Island waterways.07 Nov 11:00 AM
The vision is clearClean-up for popular river spotProject aiming to restore the health of an iconic Gisborne river has farmers doing...28 Oct 11:00 AM
The vision is clearFive years of effort by farmersDairy farmers have, to help water quality, fenced off 24,000km of waterways from cattle.15 Oct 11:00 AM
The vision is clearLittle gem sparkles againRiver clean-up crusade has earned Auckland group a win in the NZ River Awards.22 Jul 12:00 PM
The vision is clearFeeding issue can't be duckedThe way ducks and swans are fed by kids must change to help improve water quality.28 Feb 11:00 AM
The vision is clearBuilding up whitebait stocksWhitebait numbers have been dropping but water quality and other measures are helping.10 Jan 10:44 PM
The vision is clearTakapuna beach bounces backAfter 26 pollution problems were found, Takapuna beach is undergoing a major clean-up.30 Dec 11:00 AM
The vision is clearResidents' efforts lift beach banClarks Beach locals praised as four Manukau Harbour beaches declared safe for summer.27 Nov 11:00 AM
The vision is clearResuscitation of a river16-year clean-up of Christchurch river wins award – and furthers a father's work.19 Nov 11:00 AM
The vision is clear'Safeswim' called world-leadingAuckland's water quality and safe swimming project hailed -but still plenty of work to do.12 Nov 02:48 AM
The vision is clearTalking point: Plan essential for waterCan our Bay community working collectively make a difference to our rivers?07 Nov 05:00 AM
Sunday16°C12°CPeriods of rain, some heavy, easing this evening. Severe gale southwesterlies in exposed places, gusting 120 km/h, easing early evening.
Today20°C14°CPartly cloudy with the odd shower, mainly in the morning. Northerlies developing in the afternoon.
Wednesday21°C15°CMainly fine, then the chance of a shower from evening. Northwesterlies, becoming strong in the morning.
