Election policy series: The battle over our rivers
How do political parties propose to manage and protect our lakes and rivers?
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Mayoral environmental forum focusing on sustainability
A mayoral forum on sustainability will be held in Rotorua on Thursday.
Public meeting seeks to stop WCO
Local growers will give their insight as to why the proposed WTO should not go ahead.
Kids gather sea pests to protect mussels
People taking part in the student-run clean-up gathered 458kg of marine pests
High lake levels alarm Okareka residents
Lake Okareka residents are concerned about the high lake level following the latest rain.
Rachel Stewart: That's right polluters, it's time to pay
COMMENT: There is overwhelming public support for a water royalty, says Rachel Stewart.
Time to file an emissions return
All registered post-1989 forest owners are required to submit a Mandatory Emissions Return
Farmers still recovering from deluge wrought by Cyclone Debbie
Farmers are far from over the deluge wrought by Cyclone Debbie
Group pledges support for rivers
National leaders have welcomed a pledge to help make New Zealand's rivers swimmable.
Hunters warned of 1080 drop
Hunters are advised the DoC will soon carry out an aerial 1080 pest control operation
Spill lands council in court
Illegal discharge of wastewater has resulted in a court investigation.
Manawatu Gorge hot topic at candidates meeting
Manawatu Gorge and water tax emotive issues at candidates meeting.
More projects aimed at river clean-up
Waikato River Authority has received 65 applications for projects costing $12.5 million.
End on the cards for Ruataniwha Dam
Council recommended to write-off $14million Ruataniwha debt.
Fire restrictions burn up $100,000
Rural Fire, biosecurity, Plan Change 5 and Plant Variety Rights Act are hot topics now
Boar 'n' stag hunt healthy with young participants
Younger hunters have it easy these days.
Lake Okareka residents on high alert as lake level rises
Residents in low-lying properties are on alert as high lake water levels continue to rise.
1080 drop to control rats
An aerial 1080 operation to control rats is scheduled to start in a fortnight.
Passionate whitebaiter fondly remembered
Leslie Mildon who died after escaping his crashed car was described as a top bloke.
Shoot continues wallaby cull
Hundreds more wallabies will meet their end next month as the DoC continues a mass cull
Complaints about wayward chickens in Clutha
The Clutha District Council has received a run of complaints about wayward chickens
1080 benefits outweigh the risks; DoC
Misinformation about 1080 often leads to passionate opposition, says DOC.
Gorge tunnel wins support
A hybrid (partial) tunnel through the existing Manawatu Gorge route is a viable option
Tommy Wilson: Water is the new oil
We may have plenty of water in the Bay of Plenty, but much of it is undrinkable.
Farmers flock to learn more first aid skills
Nineteen Tararua farmers came together to complete a one-day first aid training course.
Conservation Comment: App helps track species
Nature lovers and the creature-conscious need this tool. What are you waiting for?
Anger as tourism body backs water order
The wording of an approved document is a big threat to Bay tourism, says HBRC chairman.
Farmers thirsting for answers about Labour's water tax
A campaign to get questions on Labour's proposed water tax answered is gaining momentum.
Seabird-smart fishing seminar held in city
Strong turnout as local industry seeks to keep birds from harm
Feds leader keen to 'open minds' to new solutions
Katie Milne has been hailed as a woman "breaking through the "grass ceiling"
Restrictions on gorge river in place
Horizons Regional Council is working to restrict on-water activities through Te Apiti
Tourism body backs river protection
A Water Conservation Order has received backing from a national tourism association.
Rex Graham: Water Conservation Order must be opposed
I am disappointed that a group of residents have charged off with their own agenda.