Ruataniwha in holding pattern?
Council committee could recommend staff stop work on the RWSS.
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Air quality in Hastings improving
Hastings has reached an air quality milestone, which is good news for people's health.
Councils reach agreement to review wastewater plant
Central Hawke's Bay Council has dodged a possible $600,000 fine
Great turnout for Tutaenui Stream planting
Planting day near Marton is another effort to turn waterway back toward health.
Flood plan draws controversy
There's been mixed feedback on a proposed new water storage scheme for Aranui and Wainoni.
Greens' bottled water plan 'rushed': PM
Charging bottled water companies raises wider questions, Bill English says.
Federated Farmers: Greens' water policy would open can of worms
All the food we grow needs water, not just dairy cows, says Feds boss.
Greens propose bottled water charge
The Green Party had its campaign launch in Nelson and focused on water.
Watch NZH Local Focus: 'Don't bottle the Blue Spring' petition grows
Locals upset but Mayor supports the plan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Farmers still waiting for new guidelines
Tararua dairy farmers still waiting on new One Plan guidelines.
Plaudits and brickbats for land swap ruling
Environmentalists rejoice, but dam supporters hopeful all is not lost.
PM signals law change on land swaps
Conservationists have won a major victory in the Supreme Court. But Govt isn't happy.
DOC, Council failed Ruataniwha land swap ruling
Maggie Barry and Hawke's Bay Regional Investment failed to overturn Court of Appeal ruling
Supreme Court decision on dam due today
Decision due today on controversial Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme.
Mike Finlayson: A looming election issue
It seems that freshwater is lining up to be an issue in the forthcoming elections.
Ruataniwha Dam land-swap denied
The protected conservation land must be flooded for the irrigation project to go ahead.
Compensation sought over irrigation
A St Andrews man plans to seek compensation from Hunter Down's Water Ltd for stress.
Covenants offer option to protect farm bush
Farm covenants are one way to protect ecologically significant land.
Federated Farmers: Promising results from aquifer recharge
It's time to start thinking about saving water when we don't have enough rainy days.
Iwi aims for 4000 plants to restore water quality
Planting begins on waterways precious to the Ngā Rauru iwi.
Doyle and Keys: New water source needed
We have serious doubts HDC is qualified to be leading the region on safe water.
Listen: Should farmers pay for water?
Irrigation New Zealand CEO Andrew Curtis talks to Jamie about royalties for water usage.
Sandbag solutions to despair over flood havoc
Foxton and Foxton Beach residents have a reprieve from flooding.
Maori leader to speak at river symposium
Gerrard Albert is to tell international guests about the Whanganui River Settlement.
Farmer is a strong advocate for under-fire feedlots
Farmer happy to be an advocate for under-fire feedlots
'River first' strategy for Ruataniwha
Partnership needed between Hawke's Bay Regional Council and its investment arm.
Half million-dollar fix for Napier's water
Napier City Council asked to include $500,000 for water improvements in annual plan.
Inquiry gets update on water-safety
Inquiry panel asks for speed in addressing issues raised about Havelock North water.
Waste water scheme consultation 'inadequate'
Glenorchy wastewater scheme opponents have complained to the Office of the Auditor-general
Second stage of water inquiry opens
The Hastings District Council was due to run further dye tests in the Brookvale area.
Henderson Bay in Aupouri holds tsunami record
Henderson Bay, holds a record that no other coastal community will be anxious to beat.
Kaitaia residents: Yes, they did mention the flooding
Kaitaia residents suffered through flooding recently due to a blocked council drain
Works to cut flood risk in Kaitaia
The Far North District Council has undertaken work to reduce the risk of flooding