Listen: Andrew Hoggard on the Water Accord
Federated Farmers Dairy Chairperson comments on DairyNZ's Water Accord.
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Listen: Forest & Bird - waterways still suffering under the strain of dairy
Forest & Bird says efforts by farmers to protect our waterways aren't up to scratch.
Listen: Mike Joy - water report part of dairy industry 'charm offensive'
Freshwater ecologist Mike Joy is accusing the dairy industry of propagating spin.
Metered water proposal to be discussed by council
Residents could begin paying for water if the council considers a metered water proposal.
Bore complaint ignored before gastro outbreak
An email sent to both councils regarding potential contamination was ignored in 2002.
Dr Tim Mackle: Farmers, gumboots and all, are doing their bit for the environment
Dr Tim Mackle reacts to the Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord report released today.
Dairy farmers tackling environmental issues says new report
Report shows dairy farmers committed to protecting waterways
Awapikopiko bridge opens to public
Awapikopiko Reserve Bridge has formally opened to the public.
Live from the dairy farm
DairyNZ is livestreaming from a Waikato farm to mark the launch of a water report today
Concern expressed over Ruataniwha figures
The review into the controversial RWSS was released earlier this week.
Tim Gilbertson: It is all over for the dam and CHB
Havelock North water inquiry report and the Ruataniwha dam review were utterly predictable
Delay in Flock Hill fence decision
Decision held off on contentious project to fence a section of Cave Stream on Flock Hill.
Kurow Duntroon Irrigation Company scheme gets funding
Kurow Duntroon Irrigation Company scheme has received a Crown funding boost.
Seminars planned to ease tensions between ECan, residents
Seminars planned to reduce tensions over how Selwyn-Waihora issues are managed.
Industry must learn from findings: Water group head
Water NZ chief executive - industry needs to learn from the Water Inquiry's findings
Decision looms for Ruataniwha water storage scheme
A decision on the future of the controversial Ruataniwha water storage scheme looms.
Increase in water testing
There has been a significant increase in demand for testing for E.coli and other bacteria
Listen: Professor Keith Woodford investigates dairy industry alternatives
Is there an alternative to the dairy industry? Professor Keith Woodford investigates.
$150K review finds both options for Ruataniwha Dam risky
Whether it has one or not, risk and uncertainty in Ruataniwha Dam future.
More can be done to improve waterways
Protecting New Zealand's waterways is a national priority and farmers need to help.
Water rights should be an election issue
A Waterways Act that puts all water bodies in trust for future generations would be timely
Watch: 'Cut the crap National'
Action Station stage a poop emoji protest to highlight our polluted rivers
'Thorough' review adds clarity
Review to add clarity to the future of Ruataniwha Water Storage scheme.
Farming must get smarter and better for the environment
Farmers would make better decisions if they had to pay for their environmental effects
Lifting water quality and profit
How can you make looking after the environment profitable?
More can be done to protect rivers
New Zealand should be proud of what farmers have done to protect waterways
Freshwater reforms to target pollution hot spots
We need to smarter about rules to clean up waterways, writes Cathy Begley
Rules reward water polluters
Politicians fail to understand what's behind New Zealand's deteriorating water quality.
Listen: Steve Maharey's solution for water quality and the urban/rural divide
Steve Maharey reckons his idea can bridge the urban/rural divide over water quality.
Waterways report too little too late
COMMENT: People have known there is a problem with our waterways long before new report.
Opinion: flushing flow info flawed
The state of Hawke's Bay's local waterways is in crisis, writes Trevor Le-Lievre.
Proposed flows for Manuherikia River raise concerns
Suggested minimum flows for the Manuherikia River would threaten farming, say experts.
Selwyn River flows under State Highway 1 bridge again
Significant rainfall has boosted the Selwyn/Waikirikiri River recently
Listen: Is Dr Mike Joy an extremist, or does he have a point?
Dr Doug Edmeades and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on Dr Mike Joy's recent water quality comments