Waikato eels given safe path to sea thanks to innovative pump
The prototype pump had a successful trial at the Huntly golf course pump station.
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‘Don’t know the answer’: Investigations after wildlife deaths at Ahuriri estuary
The swans and eels were reported dead last weekend.
'The river will do what it will do': Engineers to assess shifted Waiho
A full assessment of the river's shift into the Tatare will be done on February 8-9.
School, community and grandkids help farmers plant over 2000 natives
'Doing it yourself is a great thing and seeing my grandkids get involved is positive too.'
$36m electrode boiler at Edendale to cut Fonterra emissions
The move is the latest in the co-operative's plans to get rid of coal by 2037.
'The best thing': Residents welcome EPA inquiry into West Coast landfill
Taylorville Resource Park has faced allegations of foul odour, dust and water leachate.
'People are starting to come back to natural products': Sheepskin demand up
Founded in 1969, Classic Sheepskins is the last of its kind to operate entirely locally.
The farming challenge NZ must face now
OPINION: Sharp focus on methane reduction will help cultivate agriculture sector's future.
Longline fishing boats now need cameras on board
All commercial surface longline boats to have cameras to film catch and release methods.
Alert after exotic fish caught in Lake Dunstan
Anglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.
Famous high country station becomes first NZ farm to earn B Corp status
'Their innovative approach reflects the kind of leadership we need to see ...'
NZ signs up to COP28 declaration on food production, sustainable agriculture adaptations
Agreement says agriculture and food production must adapt to respond to climate change.
Powerboat racers left high and dry by Lake Taupō ban
Boat racing on Lake Taupō has been banned to prevent the spread of gold clams.
Coastal rāhui, 800 Trust win Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards
Mahara Okeroa wins Taranaki environmental award.
Rising sea levels increase flooding risk for NZ dairy farms
Scientists model the impact of rising seas on our dairy farms - with sobering results.
Claim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmers
Springvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.
Govt faces billion-dollar Emissions Trading Scheme hole
Why another failed ETS auction wouldn't be a "failure".
Dozens descend on Waikato lake for marine oil spill exercise
Members of the public are welcome to watch the emergency response training.
Fonterra opposes waste-to-energy plant proposal
A decision on the proposal won't be made until next year.
Climate change’s financial impacts hugely underestimated say researchers
The global costs of climate change are being underestimated by billions of dollars a year.
Eric Dodd recieves Peter Nelson Award for pest control in Horizons region
Retired Horizons staff member acknowledged for expertise in vertebrate pest management.
Fonterra science optimistic about finding cow methane reduction biotool - CEO
The innovation could potentially switch off methane production in cows.
Giving back to the community important to Ōtaki farming family
Max Lutz and his family have been heavily involved in the community.
Worsening marine heatwaves threat to popular shellfish
Lab glitch unexpectedly delivers insights into how mussels will cope with climate change.
Environment watchdog sceptical of farming groups' methane emissions claims
Parliament's environment watchdog has written to DairyNZ, B+LNZ and Federated Farmers.
Climate call to arms: Four things the next Government must urgently address
Opinion: There are four key areas the next government must urgently address.
Why this village has had a permanent boil-water notice since 1989
Dovedale rural water supply is one of the most glaring issues for Tasman’s council.
Is stopbank planting problematic?
OPINION: Based on the evidence of the cyclone, the council's plantings must be questioned.
Te Arawa mobilising to beat invasive pest
The invasive clams were first found in April and originated in Asia.
'Win-win': Farmer keen for 200 hectares of solar panels
Proposed solar farm would generate enough clean electricity to power up to 30,000 homes.
‘Should’ve done better’: Inquiry into Hawke’s Bay kiwi deaths sparks DoC system changes
The independent report found that kiwi handling wasn't to blame for the deaths.
National, Greens support giving households share of $2.5b ETS revenue
The parties both support the idea in principle, but disagree on the detail.
Council to build 48km-long pest fence to keep wallabies out
"We can't afford to let them spread and establish further."