Island rubbish haul frustrates student
"This is nature, it is meant to be protected and treasured."
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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"
Study: Small streams have huge impact
Rethink on rules over smaller streams needed says research
Farmers and community pitch in
A partnership of like-minded people will pay dividends for the Pomahaka Water Care Group.
Rimu planting a first for district
Native bush restoration projects in Kapiti have received a boost from planted rimu.
River loop progress outlined at meeting
Progress on restoring the flow to the Manawatu River Loop at Foxton was highlighted
Historic rights muddy the waters
The Otago Regional Council has received a mixed report card for freshwater management
Forestry first test in protectionist agenda
Forestry owners wait to hear whether Winston Peters protectionist agenda becomes reality.
Blue duck numbers get a boost in Waikanae
A young male and female blue duck in Waikanae have had their first clutch of eggs
Disputed Mahanga water upgrade to go ahead
After the 2016 campylobactor outbreak, Mahanga's untreated supply deemed too risky
Swallows busy nest building
Like most of our birds, welcome swallows are very busy at this time of year.
ORC's lake snow efforts queried
The Otago Regional Council has been criticised for not having a ''big picture'' strategy
Bees merit more than a month
Awanui's Mana Kai Honey spared no effort to make the most of Bee Awareness Month
Listen: Dom George at Rabobank's Good Deeds Working Bee
Dom George & Juliet Gray help Hakataramea Community Recreational Area Development Project.
Inquiry will help frame climate-change debate: users group
The Productive Commission's inquiry into moving NZ to a low-emissions economy is important
Wasp released to control Tomato Potato Psyllid
Tamarixia trioaze has been released in Hawke's Bay and Canterbury.
Bay birds need a vote
Forest & Bird's annual Bird of the Year competition features many Hawke's Bay birds.
Advantages for farms in compliance
Consumers expect food producers to look after their product in every way.
Plea to delay minimum river flow
Central Hawke's Bay water users have appealed for the introduction of minimum river flows
Grassland Association (NZGA) Conference: Irrigation and innovation
The latest in grassland research is coming to Whanganui
Planters urged to record their work
People planting riparian plants are being urged to record their work.