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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.
Water tax would hit hard say farmers
Farmers say taxing irrigators for water use would affect whole regional economy.
Northlake discharge studied
A potential sediment discharge into the Clutha River is being investigated.
Listen: Craig Wiggins - rural New Zealand needs a new 'champion'
Craig Wiggins comments on the widening of the urban/rural divide.
Listen: DairyNZ's Michael Spaans on the Farming Leaders Group
DairyNZ Chair Michael Spaans talks about the Farming Leaders Group's swimmable rivers goal
Fodder for thought: 6 key findings
Catch crops offer some juicy gains but do your homework first
Listen: Katie Milne - waterways clean up involves 'all New Zealanders'
President of Federated Farmers talks about how she's going to make our rivers swimmable.
Chasing hard data on irrigation effects
Lots of farmers believe irrigation can boost soil carbon and soil water holding capacity
Riparian planting restores insect life
Riparian planting can boost insect life, says NIWA freshwater biologist Brian Smith.
Signage an area to work on
Concerns about lacking flood warning signs in Clutha district are being discussed.
Parker disputes water policy cost
Labour Party water spokesman David Parker disputes a claim Labour's water policy will cost
Vehicles turn Waikawa camp to mud
A popular camping ground in Horowhenua has been turned into a muddy morass
Saddlebacks relocated to new habitat
Almost 140 South Island saddlebacks have found a new home in Dusky Sound.
Listen: Why farming leaders have banded together
James Parsons from Farming Leaders Group on why they're focused on cleaning waterways.
Group opposed to park land spraying
Spraying pesticides on farmland in Queen Elizabeth Park threatens stream life says group.
Guy backs region's primary industries
Primary Industries & Associate Economic Development Minister Nathan Guy visits Whanganui.
Farmers pledge to improve our rivers
Pastoral farming leaders say they are committed to "doing the right thing" for our rivers.
Safer drinking water in pipeline for Omanaia residents
Safer drinking water is in the pipeline for Omanaia residents
Pollen storm turns Blue Lake yellow
Blue Lake took on a new identity overnight as pollen turned the water a brilliant yellow.
Listen: Damien O'Connor defends David Parker and water tax
Labour's Damien O'Connor defends his party's water tax and the comments of David Parker.
David Clark: Why this election is so nasty for farmers
Farmer David Clark is concerned Labour's water tax will deepen the urban/rural rift.