DoC plans two more aerial 1080 drops to protect region's birds
DoC says the 1080 drops will help endangered flora and fauna.
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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.
Roadside mystery: Dead wallaby disappears after report
Origin of dead wallaby spotted on roadside near Oamaru last month remains a mystery.
Tiaki Maniototo: Ambitious waterway plan evolving
Project will receive $4.55m funding from Freshwater Improvement Fund over next five years.
Nationwide project offers hope in war against weeds
Project aims at tackling six of New Zealand's most invasive weeds through biocontrol.
'Nothing but bad news': Major climate report's stark outlook
Biggest climate report in nine years warns window to avert worst impacts is closing fast.
NIWA and farmers work together on irrigation project
Farmers use real time data and forecasts to make science-based irrigation decisions.
Taihape community rallies together for planting day
Some 2000 native trees will be planted around Hautapu River Park and neighbouring areas.
DOC tahr control programme a third of the way through
DOC hunters have flown 60 of the 195 hours budgeted for the annual aerial cull.
Waimakariri biodiversity projects gain traction
Seven projects have started across four lowland stream catchments across the scheme.
Intensive winter grazing improves but not all councils have data on its use
Report shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.
Bee-ware: How farm chemicals could make a deadly cocktail for bees
Current bee protections underestimate level of danger from intensive farming environments.
Fears remnants of former quarry is seeping into city's water supplies
The Christchurch City Council is investigating following the allegations.