Wide range of submissions heard by NRC
Rail, pests, ports and kiteboarders were topics addressed at the NRC annual plan hearings.
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Symposium will 'dramatically improve' knowledge
Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule says it is important to improve knowledge of the aquifer
Goalposts could shift on dam
Hawke's Bay Regional Council recommended to add and alter RWSS conditions precedent.
Farmer groups set out to improve water quality
A North Otago plan aims to teach farmers about how their activities impact water quality.
Irrigators say regional council ignoring their views
Irrigators feel concerns are being ignored over flow limits in the Manuherikia River.
Who owns our water? A battle boils
Consents given to firms to take our water opened taps on furious row.
Opinion: Dairy farmers leading way
Water Accord proves dairy farmers are 'walking their environmental talk' says Alister Body
Watch: Hearings to start for Southland water plan
The Water and Land Plan began in June last year is now reaching the half-way stage.
Vaughan Cooper: post-review, few changes
Regional ratepayers will spend $80 million on the dam to directly benefit 200 CHB farmers.
Wairoa wants waterways put first
Wairoa Council will support a rates increase, as long as Wairoa waterways benefit.
Listen: Andrew Hoggard on the Water Accord
Federated Farmers Dairy Chairperson comments on DairyNZ's Water Accord.
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