Council moves on from the dam
HBR Council voted last month to "move on" from the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme.
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Felled trees help in floods
Hawke's Bay regional council says felled trees along the Waipawa River will stop floods.
Reminder of fire danger after frosts
Farmers are being urged to be mindful of the dangers of frost-cured fine fuels
Water extraction protested
The hikoi leader was pleased with the protest through central Whangarei.
Damon Rusden: Leadership key to clean water and rivers
Chlorine and boil notices are not the solution to a deep-rooted problem.
More groups join seabed mining appeal
More groups have joined those appealing against seabed mining, bringing total to seven
Price for calves show quality at Dannevirke
Prices reflected quality of stock at the NZ Farmers Livestock sale in Dannevirke
Randall Aspinall to speak at NOSLaM meeting
NOSLaM aimed to create collaborative, community-based catchments for farmers
Locals fear possum, rat cull poisons pigs
Poisoned bait in a Mt Tiger Rd forest has some locals and pig hunters concerned
Kiwi North's new residents settle in well
Kiwi North's new kiwi is carrying out major renovations on his home.
River responsibilities to be cleared up
Councils closer to agreeing river management terms
$40m fund would help rid Mauao of predators
Eradicating rats, stoats and possums from Mauao and Kopurererua Valley ideal projects.
Rebate might temper water tax
Deer farmer suggests farmers get a water tax rebate for environmental sustainability.
Mike Williams: Water likely to play a key role in elections
Bill English's government has left too many problems to fester for far too long.
National's $70m pest control plan announced
PM says it would allow the Govt to upgrade its efforts to make NZ predator-free by 2050.
Call for WCOs to be abolished
Protection measure for two Hawke's Bay rivers "out of sync" with community.
Green Party unveils plan for healthy rivers
The Green Party will put a nitrate pollution levy on dairy farmers.
Five parties appeal seabed mining decision
At least five groups will appeal the decision to allow seabed mining in South Taranaki
Residents' relief over clean drinking water
Omakau and Ophir residents can drink from the tap after 40 days of having to boil water
Maniototo women oppose water policy
A group of Maniototo women is preparing to step up against Labour's proposed water policy
Planting project to bring life back to Manawatu River
A "ground-breaking" iwi-led project is bringing life back to the Manawatu River.
'Living what we preach,' says St Mary's teacher
Over 500 trees were planted on a bank of Mount St Joseph yesterday.
Nga Rauru planting near river mouth
Castlecliff School children help with a Ngā Rauru project to improve water quality
Listen: James Shaw on Jacindamania and irrigation
Jamie Mackay asks Greens leader James Shaw about the future of irrigation in New Zealand.
Kokopu students join in planting efforts
500 trees in with 4000 to go and another 16,000 distributed
Long-term gorge solution a decade away
More than $100 million has been incurred due to closures in the Manawatu Gorge
Submitters support Kaituna River plan
Kaituna River and its catchment can be likened to a taonga, a valued treasure.
'End of the road' for Ruataniwha Dam project
Decision hailed as a victory for the environment but raises concern for farmers.
Water limits will 'shut down Hawke's Bay'
A meeting was held at Twyford Hall last night to take a stand against the WCO requested.
Water warning: back to normal
Residents in Pyes Pa and The Lakes need to be aware of a water issue.
Election policy series: The battle over our rivers
How do political parties propose to manage and protect our lakes and rivers?