Expanded marina to bring jobs to Opua
New berths will allow visiting boaties to stay longer and spend more, project backers say.
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Rodney Hide: Don't tax water, trade it
Farmers are right to be worried about Labour's plan to tax water
NZ not so pure after water crisis?
New Zealand's pure image may have taken a hit overseas after water crisis.
Water crisis - one year on
One year ago, health authorities were alerted to an outbreak of gastro in Havelock North.
New forestry standard 'positive step'
The new forestry standard will be introduced in May next year.
Current One Plan would bankrupt district's farmers
One Plan needs a partial change to prevent farmers going bankrupt.
Watch: High country water quality under scrutiny
The rivers of Otago and Southland continue to be degraded say Otago University scientists
Cold water poured on policy
Irrigation NZ chairwoman Nicky Hyslop talks about rural resilience and Labour's water tax.
Listen: Dr Tim Mackle explains need for Water Roundtable
DairyNZ CEO Dr Tim Mackle explains idea of a Water Roundtable to deal with water issues.
Pourakino Catchment Group and iwi join forces
Groups planning for increasing plantings and improving water quality together.
MP backs bid to charge water bottlers
Long-time call for water bottling charge answered under proposed Labour policy
More efficient use of water resources
It makes no sense to impose water tax on one sector when all use water, says Andrew Curtis
Te Araroa Trail numbers on the increase
More than 500 people have walked the Te Araroa Trail in the past year, with 20% Kiwis
Recognised for dealing with pests
Pest manager Don McKenzie has received a Minister's Biosecurity Award.
Watch: Joy as Holy Cow milk sales resume
Port Chalmers dairy farmer Merrall MacNeille is finally selling milk again.
Three waterways get freshwater funding
Clean-up of region's rivers and lakes gets a funding boost.
Swift action urged on water safety plans
Havelock North water inquiry directs health ministry to move fast on water safety plans.
Cats can be a bird's best friend in bush
Northland Cats in Balance says there is no need for curfews
Labour's 'water tax' worries farmers
Hawke's Bay primary sector up in arms over Labour's proposed irrigation charge.
Feds back partnership approach to improving water quality
A partnership approach to dealing with water quality offers the best chance of progress
Stop the spread of water pests in Taupo
Noticed anything new on your travels around the Taupo District recently?
Residents aim to solve water concerns at public meeting
Selwyn-Waihora residents hope to address ongoing concerns over how water is managed
Waitakeres may be closed to save kauri
Closure may be the only option as one in five kauri now infected with deadly pathogen.
$750 fines for fencing rule breach
Three property owners in Shotover Country are facing fines after ignoring council requests
Water fears postpone 1080 drop
A planned 1080 aerial drop near Luggate has been put on hold because of water concerns
Govt adds $2m to Northland river and lakes clean-up
Government pipes $2 million into Northland freshwater quality projects
Listen: David Parker defends Labour's freshwater policy
Labour's spokesman on the Environment and Water David Parker defends party's new policy.
Listen: Nathan Guy - Labour freshwater policy 'ludicrous'
Nathan Guy says Labour's proposed water royalty is an impediment to farming and NZ economy
Listen: Irrigation NZ - Labour's freshwater policy raises 'big questions'
Irrigation NZ CEO Andrew Curtis on Labour's proposed royalty on commercial freshwater use.
Man run over in a forest
A man was run over by his own ute after the handbrake failed near Mamaranui.
Ardern reassures farmers on water pricing
Claims that water levies will cost farmers billions are ludicrous, Jacinda Ardern says.
Cost of new Korean mud festival agreement not yet known
The Rotorua Lakes Council responds to questions about the $90,000 spent on Korean mud.
Assurance sought on Falls Dam spending
An environmental group wants assurances no public money will be spent on raising Falls Dam
Lake Tarawera project gets $6.5m in funds
The Lake Tarawera sewerage reticulation project has received $6.5m in government funding.