Water inquiry back in session
The second stage of the inquiry into last year's gastro outbreak begins on Tuesday.
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Piri-Hira Tukapua: Clean water our most vital resource
New Zealand has a lot of lakes, rivers, and ground water but how much can you drink.
Rates rise 10% to clean up waterways
A proposed 9.88 rates increase to clean up waterways has been given the tick of approval
Feds fight for fair water regulations
Waikato Federated Farmers has released its submission for healthy rivers
Colin Cox: Rethink needed on animal farming
Which is more valuable, milk or water? asks Whanganui farmer Colin Cox
Farmer fed up with floods
Western Bay farmer Henry Harte is unhappy with stormwater run-off ruining his pastures.
Farmers urged to rethink use of fertiliser
Soil scientist Graham Shepherd talked to farmers on benefits of alternatives to fertiliser
Small actions on farm lead to big environmental change
Do something small for the environment on the farm and it would add up to something big.
Opinion: Water crisis spreading
Opinion: Because the council got its priorities wrong 5500 people drank poisoned water.
Mayor, farmers on Labour water policy
Water and pollution are shaping up to be a key issue come election time.
Regional Council explains Plan Change 1 at Fieldays
Waipa and Waikato landowners should visit Waikato Regional Council at Fieldays.
Lake Waiporohita project is a winner
The project aimed at restoring Lake Waiporohita was recognised last week.
Water situation not good enough - Labour
Labour announced a new freshwater policy in Havelock North last night.
Award delights Whangawehi Group leaders
The Whangawehi Catchment group leader is thrilled with the win at Green Ribbon Awards.
Mediation continues on river flow level
Council hopes situation can be resolved before it needs to go to Environment Court hearing
Rural water users keen to co-operate
Effective water management needs everyone involved in the conversation.
Water has multimillion-dollar role
Hawke's Bay economist weighs in on benefit of water to regional economy
Lawyer involvement angers iwi rep
Lawyers help smooth the way through resource hearings for Tararua District Council.
Ian Fuller: Water, water everywhere
As climate changes, so does the frequency and magnitude of floods and droughts.
Time to give farmers their due
Anti-farming hype is wearing thin, writes William Rolleston
Multiple perspectives aired at water hui
New approach to water management the key to moving forward, say local chief executives.
Expert: Don't rule out trading in water
Divisive attitudes over water hampering equitable and environmental progress.
If water bottlers pay, shouldn't everyone?
If water bottlers should pay, shouldn't everyone, asks Miracle Water director.
Hui dips into water issues
The first day of a public hui on Hawke's Bay's water left no stone unturned.
Project to plant stream banks
The Tahawai Stream Restoration project will see 630m of stream banks planted.
Battle to fell 70-year-old street tree
An application to remove a tree in Pillans Point has sparked support and opposition
Council back to court over Ruataniwha dam
HBRC to join others seeking Environment Court clarification on dam project consent.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Sewage in Gisborne's rivers still causing a stink
Mayor says private homeowners overload sewage system. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Logging abandoned around water supply
Logging near Marton water supply abandoned due to run-off risk
Water quality worse in cities than farms - Smith
Water quality in cities was twice as bad as on farmland, Nick Smith said today.
Long-term water planning includes dam
CHB mayor says the council could re-visit prospect of taking dam water for urban supplies.
Tim Gilbertson: Dam day will be a tragedy
The theological observer suspects history may be unkind to the Romans.
Not another penny spent on Ruataniwha: HBRC Chair
Councillors have expressed doubt a decision will be made on Dam next week.