Covid 19: Objection to fast-track consents
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Court upholds decision to quash seabed mining application
Appeal Court decision adds hurdles to future applications to mine the seabed.
Owners dither on court order to clean up mess
Council may have to clean up environmentally-dangerous chemicals left on Northland yard.
Up in smoke: National unveils details of its 'regulation bonfire' plan
National has outlined the first 29 regulations it plans to scrap if it wins power.
Environment Court fines contractor more than $15k
The company was lead contractor in the redevelopment of Northland College.
David Seymour sets coalition conditions
David Seymour says PM Jacinda Ardern has invented the politics of gesture.
Guest opinion: Motiti battle a victory for marine reserves
Court of Appeal decision is a win for Motiti.
Court gives Northland boat builder green light to use reserve
Legal battle spanning more than two decades in Northland almost over
New company wants to bottle Whanganui water
Company applies to take, bottle and sell water from a deep aquifer in Whanganui.
How developer who billed affordable home buyers for 'extras' hopes to avoid court
Auckland company, its two directors and a sales agent charged with breaching the RMA.
Planners recommend new state houses in Whangārei to be approved
Independent planners recommend to WDC to approve new state houses on Puriri Park Rd.
Erosion maps 'frightened the hell out of a lot of people'
Harbourside homeowners say councils should do more to help people defend their properties
Man offers waste collection service, dumps it across the city
His service was reportedly rubbish.
Hosking: If climate change is the driver, we're dead in the water
Climate change, whether you love it or not, is about cost.
Focus on climate change at heart of major RMA shake-up
The Government has unveiled plans for revisions to the Resource Management Act.
Comment: Green MP's decision a new low in politics of protest
COMMENT: Eugenie Sage decision is a "gross abuse" of power.
Audrey Young: Ardern's problems are a matter of constraint
COMMENT: From the success of Paris, Ardern gets back to some problematic ministers.
Govt launches investigation into Otago Regional Council
The Government has launched an investigation into the Otago Regional Council.
Brian Fallow: Quick fix is no fix for our failing cities
Councils say Govt's planned Development Authority is no substitute for reforming RMA.
Brian Rudman: Drums of disquiet beat in the new Goff Jungle
COMMENT: Unless there are some neighbour-friendly regulations introduced.
Auckland tree war put on hold by council
Pines stopped growing years ago, are stagnating and dying on their feet, says expert.
Not guilty plea in dead eels case
Nearly 2000 eels were found dead in Canterbury creek in April.
Removal of rocks leaves headland exposed, kills mussels
Resident and hapū unhappy with "cheap fix" for coastal erosion
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.
Collins: Govt supporters would be 'pretty good at the inquisition'
Crusher Collins slams Labour Government in front of Whanganui retirees.
New super-lobby group wants to see RMA overhauled
Resource Reform group wants the Govt to "stop tinkering around the edges" of RMA reform.
Govt to reverse 'objectionable changes' made to RMA by National
Environment Minister David Parker says RMA is "underperforming" in some critical areas.
'Breakthrough' plan for NZ's vanishing nature
Councils would be required to map hot-spots for native species under new recommendations.
Rachel Stewart: Drums of water war echoing in pipeline
COMMENT: Minister's lack of action on vital resource letting council dig in defences.
$100k in fines after cruise ship grounds in NZ's remote subantarctic islands
Captain decided to continue cruise to Auckland Islands after the ship's grounding.
Auckland Council cops flak over heritage blunder
An 80-year Grey Lynn resident is depressed after losing his sun, view and privacy.
Three of four NZ freshwater fish 'staring extinction in the face'
A new study looking at plight of native fish and land use change paints a grim picture.
Nitrogen leaching maximums to be raised
Changing numbers on table will not increase nitrogen in waterways, councillors say
Auckland iwi's plan to 'mainstream' kaitiakitanga
"There is nothing in this plan we haven't been saying the last 150 years," says iwi.