Wheelies much worse than poachers
A Waimanoni man says cars are killing more toheroa and tuatua for each one poached.
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Enhancing ecology a priority for generations of Kilmog farming family
The Scott family of Waikouaiti have preserved and enhanced their land for generations.
Wastewater tank being built at Tarewa Park
A wastewater storage tank is being installed under Tarewa Park.
Further calls for Plan Change 6 delays
CHB mayor Alex Walker has urged delaying implementation of minimum flow requirements.
Ray Geor: We all want cleaner waterways
Clean rivers and a thriving agriculture industry are not mutually exclusive.
Methane mitigation
There are four areas of focus for emissions reduction. Dr Hammond discusses.
Watch for lake snow
Lake snow is a sticky, biological material made up of groups of algae that form colonies.
Shorter calving time goal for South Taranaki farmers
South Taranaki dairy farmers have set a goal to shorten the length of their calving period
Biological control for pest
A parasitoid wasp which destroys the tomato potato psyllid (TPP) pest, has been released
Stratford Demo farm report: Wet weather challenging
Wet weather has made for challenging conditions on the demonstration farm over the month
Federated Farmers: Getting to grips with climate change challenge
The climate-change ship has left the dock, but people still ask whether boats can float.
Battling the elements to repair paddocks
We are still battling the elements, with the annual average rainfall already achieved
Leanne Norman: Rat bait poisoning common in dogs
By far the most common poisoning we see in dogs is due to rat bait.
Bird of the Year: Time to vote for your favourite
The battle for the title of Bird of the Year 2017 is well and truly on
Civil Defence warning: Be prepared for disasters
Getting accustomed to Civil Defence planning and preparedness should be a farm priority
Workshops look at climate change
A series of climate change workshops throughout New Zealand wound up recently
Waikato River Authority increases funding for river projects
Waikato River Authority has increased funds available for restoration of river catchments
Science forum takes aim at plastic addiction
The Whanganui Science Forum's next talk will address the effects of chemicals in plastics.
Household rubbish blocks waterways
A routine operation to remove dumped rubbish in waterways has become a challenge
Talk to discuss what impacts the Tutaenui
Tutaenui Stream Restoration Society to hold talk as part of conservation week
Alliance poised with strong balance sheet
Alliance Group's profit this year will be "substantially up" on last year's result
Lower-cost option for sewerage in Central Otago
About $5 million could be saved with a "plan B" Clyde sewerage system
Island rubbish haul frustrates student
"This is nature, it is meant to be protected and treasured."
Explore big back yard in Conservation Week
People never have to look far for a conservation project they can start or take part in
Fire risk: Out-of-control burnoff sparks warnings
An out-of-control burnoff in Napier has sparked a warning from emergency services.
More than just putting out fires
Fire and Emergency Rotorua expects non-fire callouts will continue to climb.
Nature's goodness key to life
It's Conservation Week. Take a walk outside and reconnect with a bit of your backyard.
Green fingers celebrate Conservation Week
There are many ways residents can do their bit for nature.
Young kiwi enter the wild
Three more young kiwi have been released by Pataua North Landcare
Lack of consultation on hut trial criticised
Back-country huts could cease to be "homes in the hills" if a booking system is adopted
Sun brings out the buyers at Levin's stock sale
Another good yarding of two-year cattle sold well this week in spite of the big wet.
Bala Tikkisetty: Plan before you fertilise
MetService is already describing 2017 as "the year it didn't stop raining"