The vision is clear"Dirty hands" goes full circleSchoolkids helping with riparian planting breeds respect for the ecosystem.05 Jul 04:00 AM
The vision is clearHow a suffering estuary brought people togetherOpotiki farmers & wider community find pleasure in helping water quality.16 May 10:00 PM
The vision is clear5,500 trees to help river flourishDairy farmer's vision aims to restore important native bird and fish habitat.14 May 04:00 AM
The vision is clearSeaweed for cows to combat global warmingNew research into seaweed's potential to reduce methane emissions.14 May 04:00 AM
The vision is clearRiver playground being testedFarmer testing of popular waterway's health could benefit water quality and a rare NZ duck15 Apr 12:00 AM
The vision is clearFarmers need scientific dataUnique 4-farm project uses science to improve greenhouse gas emissions and water quality.15 Apr 12:00 AM
The vision is clearDairy challenged to keep building momentumJames Shaw recognises dairy's good work - and says more to be done.13 Apr 02:00 AM
The vision is clearThe vision to improve New Zealand's waterways is getting clearer.To mark World Water Day, we check in on the progress of The Vision Is Clear...19 Mar 11:00 AM
The vision is clearNew farm research encouraging for climateDairy farming newcomers show how to reduce carbon emissions and maintain profits15 Mar 11:00 AM
The vision is clearLove of the land is a Shaw thingWaikato farmers say farm environment plans are "a connection to the land"15 Mar 11:00 AM
The vision is clearWaterways benefit from farmer's 'dream'Freshwater health goes under microscope as hundreds of farmers adopt environment plans.04 Feb 11:00 PM
The vision is clearAgri-business icon helping to change dairyingProject to reduce nitrate run-off from farms attracts critical corporate clout.04 Feb 11:00 PM
The vision is clearWhen a farm becomes a schoolPrize-winning dairy farm doubles as environmental "classroom".06 Jan 11:00 AM
The vision is clear$3m to save a river'Daunting' planting project will bolster farmer group's environmental work along river.03 Dec 11:00 PM
The vision is clearWetland really rings a bell for dairy farmer"Time to give something back" sees Grant Bell build 4ha wetland.03 Dec 11:00 PM
The vision is clearFarmers have 'good' water problemThey have few water quality issues –but pro-active farmers want to keep it that way.06 Nov 02:00 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 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 clearSustainability sparks new roleMajor dairy group puts spotlight on environment with new management position.25 Sep 12:00 PM
The vision is clearFarm has traffic lights for pooOtago farmer invents novel system to help improve environmental practices.25 Sep 12:00 PM
The vision is clearNZ losing 190m tonnes of soilEvery year erosion washes sediment into waterways - but new move aims to improve water...16 Aug 05:00 AM
The vision is clearReversing 150yrs of lost wetlandsRestored wetland in the Waikato shows how farmers can hugely improve water quality.16 Aug 05:00 AM
The vision is clearFish returning to 'lost' riverFarmer-led community effort leads to big improvement in health of high value river.16 Aug 05:00 AM
The vision is clearFive million plants later…Taranaki farmers helping to achieve better water quality with huge planting programme.10 Jul 10:00 PM
The vision is clearFarmers acting to help Hauraki GulfHundreds of dairy farms are striving to improve water quality around the gulf.23 Jun 12:00 PM
The vision is clearTree-mendous planting successTo mark NZ Arbor Day & World Environment Day, we talk to farmers rewarded by planting...06 Jun 12:00 PM
The vision is clearCatchment group leads the wayFarmers form environmental best practice group round Rangitikei River.24 Apr 03:00 AM
The vision is clearCareys show how to care for waterWaikato farming family perfect example of restoring waterways to health.21 Mar 11:00 AM
The vision is clearEstuary 'riddled' with whitebaitKaipara dairy farmer reaps the reward for environmentally sustainable farming methods.21 Mar 01:05 AM
The vision is clearWetlands act as NZ's "kidneys"Key to improving water quality is increasing NZ's wetlands...22 Jan 11:00 AM
The vision is clearUS 'experiment' for NZA ground-breaking flood control system could also help improve NZ's rivers and streams.13 Jan 11:00 AM
The vision is clearFarmers: enough is enoughBut dairy farmers not compliant on effluent matters can be easily fixed.30 Dec 11:00 AM
The vision is clearFifty farms to take actionNew nitrogen-reducing project protecting waterways in Canterbury has nationwide relevance.20 Dec 12:52 AM
The vision is clearFarm moves starting to add upChallenges still there but environmental moves by farmers are starting to deliver results.31 Oct 11:05 AM
Today19°C15°COccasional rain, heavy at times, easing late. Southerlies, becoming strong in the evening, gusting 90 km/h in exposed places.
Wednesday17°C12°CMainly fine, chance of a shower until afternoon. Southwesterlies, turning northwesterly in the afternoon.
