Recycling crusader Marty Hoffart
Statistics show Kiwis are one of the worst recyclers in the world, says Marty Hoffart.
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Nationwide river stocktake needed after 'disturbing' findings
Disease-causing bacteria and antibiotic-resistant E. coli detected in Canterbury rivers.
Blanket ban: No more single-use plastic bags after July
Environment Ministry comes down hard on plastic pollution.
Councillors want end to Queen St car-parking
Car parks could be removed to widen Queen St for pedestrians, bikes and e-scooters.
How NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per cent
Many farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.
Total single-use plastic bag ban within six months
No retailers will be excluded from a ban on all single-use plastic bags.
No acute health risk, Ohakea residents told
Scheme for uncontaminated water at Ōhakea takes another step forward
James Shaw on climate: 'We have to give it our best shot'
James Shaw, attending a climate summit in Poland, discusses NZ's agenda with the Herald.
Home fires, exhaust fumes, blight NZ's air quality
Emissions from our woodburners and exhausts still the biggest threats to NZ's air quality.
The death of a lake: 'We fix it or rename it Lake Horror-whenua'
Looking for clarity in the murk of a polluted lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Audrey Young: Govt dicing with Maori power
COMMENT: Govt is taking a more controlling approach to engagement with the treaty partner.
Overall improvement in many facets of freshwater
Mixed results in 10-year trend for region waterways.
Protesters arrested at gorge gold site
Protesters say they are highlighting a "huge contradiction" in the Government's policy.
Tribe demands direct water talks with Govt
Influential tribe is demanding direct engagement and hints at court action.
PFAS contaminant a worldwide concern, research ongoing
Government moves to supply safe water, provide blood tests for residents.
One pond near Ohakea so contaminated it has been fenced
Third round of tests goes wider, continues to find contamination.
Doctors urged to back fresh effort on climate change
Health professionals have been urged to back Govt's proposed Zero Carbon Act.
Outgoing Sir Peter Gluckman: 'It's been a privileged position'
Outgoing PM's science adviser Sir Peter Gluckman reflects on his decade in the top role.
Watchdog needed to halt freshwater decline - forum
A new commission should be created to help stop decline of our waterways, top forum says.
Minister downplays reports of imminent plastic-bag ban
Eugenie Sage wants to phase out single-use plastic bags but no decision has been made.
Companies put an end to plastic pollution
It we don't act now, more plastic will be in the oceans than fish.
Has New Zealand failed its environment?
50 years on from the Manapouri saga, NZ's laws have failed its environment, writer argues.
Recyclables stockpiled around country 'not sustainable'
China's new ban on many recyclables has caused bigger headaches than expected for NZ.
Waikato River iwi trust welcomes ministers' scrutiny
Iwi trust at the centre of accountability concerns invites ministers to see achievements.
Opinion: Council, stay out of waste industry
Competing with more efficient private operators to do it is folly.
Steven Carden: Farm changes only way to go
COMMENT: Pāmu, NZ's biggest farming company, has seen future and it is sustainable.
Minister announces end of charter schools
Opposition attacks ruling, saying applications the only lifeline for charter schools.
Editorial: David Parker's waterway plan needs more clarity
The work of farmers fencing streams is paying water quality dividends but more to do.
Residents want to be tested for toxins
A spokesman for Ōhakea residents says human health, land values are the two main issues.
NZ in danger of losing more endangered species
We could lose more of our cherished native species if groups don't get the help they need.
New Govt water plan would curb intensification
Tough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.
Call for action on chemicals at Ohakea
Better testing and information needed on chemical contamination near Ohakea, lawyer says.
Comment: Why it's time to bank on a greener future
How much finance is the world putting toward curbing climate change? Not enough.
Piles of recyclables mount in wake of China's waste ban
Stockpiles mounting around NZ as recycling companies deal with China's foreign waste ban.