$4.45 million being spent to make Lakes Hayes swimmable again
The 280ha lake has suffered from a build-up of nutrients from human activity.
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Divers target more than 2000 boat hulls to eradicate pests
Programme to rid precious harbours of pests begins.
Otago Regional Council on the lookout for rooks
Anyone who spots a rook in Otago should contact the council as soon as possible.
Hawea woman's life split between town and country
Shepherd, physiotherapist, singer and photographer Anna Munro leads a diverse lifestyle.
Winter grazing: Southland Regional Council stresses proper planning
"There continues to be some farmers who need more support to do better."
Invasive seaweed detected on Aotea/Great Barrier Island
A Controlled Area Notice will be in place until at least the end of November.
Pristine bush turned into putrid, polluting rubbish tip
Illegal dumps on Whangae Rd part of bigger problem costing local ratepayers $200K a year.
How do nanopesticides affect people's health?
The risks of nanopesticides to human health are still largely unknown.
Dairy company reduces water use through wetland filter
Wetland filter helps recycling of Maungatūroto dairy factory's water
Why Ardern supports Shaw's overseas climate change trip
Ardern says NZ needs to be "at the table" for COP26 in Glasgow later this year.
Govt investment in farmer-led catchment groups sweeps past 150 mark
171 catchment groups have now been invested in by the Government.
The cost to try and eliminate Aussie pest from Bay of Plenty
They might be small but the introduced pest leaves a wake of destruction in their path.
'Absolutely thrilled' with funding for biodiversity projects
Schools are among 21 groups sharing Horizons' $260,000 biodiversity grant fund.
'I've got nothing to be ashamed of': Dairy farmers under siege
Two fifth-generation farming families fight back against the demonisation of dairying.
'Significant' changes for methyl bromide use underwhelm
Changes are coming for use of the gas at the Port of Tauranga but locals aren't impressed.
Gardeners encouraged to plant bee-friendly species
Southland beekeeper asking southerners to take part in Bee Aware Month this September.
Groundswell NZ calls for winter grazing submissions
The fight against unworkable regulations continues for Groundswell NZ.
Opinion: Was the Govt outgunned on the ETS?
Opinion: Govt has accidentally created an ETS where prices are determined by speculators.
Landowner seeks consent for Rakaia River protection work
Philip Brown's property has about half a kilometre of river frontage.
Entries open for Ballance Farm Environment Awards
2021 programme includes new Catchment Group Award.
DoC plans two more aerial 1080 drops to protect region's birds
DoC says the 1080 drops will help endangered flora and fauna.
NZ carbon price hits $59/tonne after strong auction
At today's level, the price is more than double where it was in March 2019.
150 of world's rarest wading bird released into Mackenzie Basin
The young critically endangered birds were reared in captivity.
Smothering Gully project celebrating a decade of biodiversity improvements
"This is a real success story due to the passion & commitment shown by everyone involved."
First spring kiwi chick 'Hope' born as Alert Level lowers
Hope was born at 8.20am, hours after the South Island lowered Covid Alert levels.
Freshwater catchment group brings community together
Group's vision is "Healthy Waterways, Healthy Land, Healthy People, Healthy Future".
Farming couple create walkway to popular swimming hole
Jane and Lyndon Strang clear 50m-wide fenced berm between farm and Kakanui River.
Danone heading for a greener future with biomass boiler
Danone Nutricia New Zealand aims to be 100 per cent carbon neutral by 2050.
Farmer calls for patience when dealing with environmental change
New regulations have been coming thick and fast at farmers in the last few years.
Three Waters proposals not unfair on farmers - Irrigation NZ
Irrigation NZ says it's pleased with progress made on Water Services Bill.
Constructed wetlands could reduce nitrate levels in Waimakariri
Constructed wetland uses vegetation & microbes in soil to treat water from farms.
Comment: Will new rules for whitebaiting save the species or is it just sizzle?
Shorter season, gear restrictions, but commercial catch is still on for whitebaiting.
Queenstown's green creek mystery could take weeks to solve
Mystery substance in Queenstown creek was similar to water-tracing dye.