Water meters in Napier homes would be a hard sell
Water metering not on the agenda for Napier at this time.
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Most Whanganui region swimming spots safe
Horizons Regional Council is once again monitoring the health of region swimming spots
Water restrictions in Northland not on the cards yet
Water restrictions not on the cards yet in Northland.
Manager sees new iwi role focused on the river and its people
A staff of eight is working to implement the Ngā Tāngata Tiaki Trust plan
Napier MP on water shortage - "I wasn't aware of it until I read it in the paper"
If water crisis not one-off "we're going to be in real trouble over summer" - MP
Charity donates hundreds of water bottles
Rapid Relief Team drops 500 bottles at Napier school as water crisis unfolds.
Napier reservoir automation system pressed by "extreme" circumstances
Communications "highly effective", despite concern over council response to water crisis
Toxins force ban on west coast shellfish
The Northland DHB's Public Health Unit has issued warnings not to collect or eat shellfish
Residents concerned over low water levels
Timing, no warning about low levels of Napier water "troubling" for residents.
Water recreation tensions
Anglers want the Queenstown Lakes District Council to deal with water recreation pressure.
Toxic price may be paid for warm summer
High water temperatures could trigger a massive toxic algal bloom in Otago Harbour.
Fears of another 'orgy of automotive madness'
Waimanoni man Laurie Austen has good reason to anticipate the peak summer holidays.
WCO would 'put winegrowing at risk'
HB Winegrowers one of few primary industry groups backing Upper Ngaruroro WCO.
Restrictions on water use have begun
South Hokianga residents are the first target of FNDC water restrictions.
EnviroWaste scraps rubbish bag collection
Council eyes changes to rubbish bag collection in Whanganui.
More poaching at Te Angiangi Marine Reserve
There has been an increase in alleged poaching at CHB's Te Angiangi Marine Reserve.
Big spend on wastewater plants in Waipukurau
The decision to spend millions on floating wetlands could cost CHB ratepayers millions.
Napier residents blamed for 'critically low' water
Restrictions in place as residents are warned water supply could run out.
Roxburgh residents: Cleanup effort 'thank you' sign 'says it all'
Roxburgh battlers are slowly slogging through the mess left by flash flooding last week.
Importance of irrigation expected to grow in Central Otago
Irrigation is likely to become even more important to Central Otago in the next few years.
Microbeads ban announced by Government
The Government will ban the sale and manufacture of plastic microbeads.
Floods hit Dannevirke twice in a week
Twice in three days last week Dannevirke was hit by 3pm with convectional storms.
Developing a taste for goat meat
Farmer Robin Sears just loves what he does raising Boer goats.
What's the drill? It's for the water
A 700mm tunnel has been cut under the streets of suburban Napier.
Powerful storm hits Pahiatua, causes flooding
Flash flooding caused ceilings to collapse and shops flooded in two separate downpours
Avoid unnecessary packaging
With Christmas looming, now is the time to think how you can avoid unnecessary packaging.
Maunganui Bay fishing rahui working
Fishers in the Bay of Islands reminded about a rahui at Maunganui Bay/Deep Water Cove.
Average lambing percentage rises
A record lambing percentage underpins a lift in lamb numbers
Central Otago SH8 to close for flood repairs
There will be disruptions on the highway around Roxburgh in coming days.
NZ 'may have lost battle' against myrtle rust
It may be impossible to defeat a pathogen threatening several cherished native species.
Importance of irrigation expected to grow
Climate change effects would make need to reliably grow produce, feed stock more important
Students wage bio-warfare on pest plant
It is hoped the beetles will rid the bush of an invasive weed smothering native seedlings.