Govt investment in farmer-led catchment groups sweeps past 150 mark
171 catchment groups have now been invested in by the Government.
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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.
Lake Wakatipu's green glow: The mystery of the liquid continues
The council this morning was still waiting on test results of the liquid.
Horizons releases mite to curb plant pest
European mite introduced to limit vitality of a rampant weed - old man's beard.
Farmers raised concerns about Overseer for 'over 10 years'
Feds' Chris Allen says being told Overseer is not good enough is "winding farmers up".
Rabbit poisoning postponed after letter
Hadar Orkibi believes there should be an alternative to poisoning.
Damning report of Overseer programme prompts Hawke's Bay to change approach
HBRC oversees Tukituki Catchment, which has serious water quality problems.
'Huge win for the region': Hawke's Bay tree planting gets $2m funding boost
Three Hawke's Bay environmental projects have gotten a big funding boost from Govt.
Refining CEO briefs Whangārei Heads community about future plans
Refining NZ conducts information session on fuel-only import terminal proposal.
Future of Far North conservation in good hands
Kauri a big focus of Far North conservation projects.
Government to assist development of Overseer
Overseer has been criticised by some environmental scientists in recent years.
Government to overhaul Overseer
Advisory panel found shortcomings in current version of nutrient modelling software.