Resident concerned sprays could be killing native plants in dunes
Tauranga City Council is in charge of animal and plant pest control on coastal areas.
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Dog detective unleashed in Wairarapa wetland to sniff out pest plants
Bailey was brought to the Wairarapa coastline to find pest cordgrass, or spartina anglica.
Codling moths and the Hawke's Bay guy dealing with them
As a Peace Corp volunteer in Malawi, Tim Vandervoet developed his agricultural passion.
Akaroa bay closed after faecal bacteria found
The bacteria was found in a recent sample taken from Glen Bay.
Endangered black-billed gulls take to new life on the farm
Birds happily tucked in between an effluent pond and the dairy shed.
Stoats threaten Coromandel kiwi chicks
Rescue operation only found one of two kiwi moved to sanctuary where stoat killed birds.
Doing it for the birds: Endangered kōkako to benefit from music festival fundraiser
There is now fewer than 1600 of the birds remaining in New Zealand.
Myrtle rust discovered in Waitākere Ranges
The fungus was recently found to be killing mature native trees.
Emergency eels rescue from waterway
Some 2000 eels were evacuated from a blocked waterway of the Hauraki Plains.
'Sneaky' wallabies a worry to new pest adviser
Kevin Allan is increasingly concerned at the number of wallabies moving into Maniototo.
'Absolutely reckless behaviour': Critically endangered birds killed by drivers
This year has seen the second-biggest black-billed gull colony on the river in 20 years.
Analysis: Water becomes a commodity
A UN special rapporteur says water should not be treated as a traded commodity.
Conservation cadets poised for environment work
David Parker welcomes the first intake in the Jobs for Nature programme.
Why Tame Malcolm is a biosecurity champion
Tame Malcolm is combining his passion for the land with hard graft and te ao Māori.
Waikato researcher close to solving Didymo's riddle
Didymo, also known as Rock Snot grows in freshwater streams around the world.
Eight groups receive funding for Whangaehu Catchment protection
Over $60,000 was awarded to eight different organisations.
New technology to help fish up and over those dam walls
New technology allows fish to glide past dam walls, weirs and other river barriers.
Freshwater rule changes suggested
Southland Advisory Group's winter grazing recommendations offer "practical alternatives."
Iwi warns of environmental and economic fallout at Tiwai Point
Rio Tinto has already announced its intention to exit Tiwai Point in August next year.
B+LNZ backs winter grazing rules review recommendations
Environment Southland-led review presented to Ministers this week.
High hopes for better hihi breeding at Bushy Park
An Otago University Masters student is monitoring hihi breeding success this season.
Summer algae and bacteria monitoring
Waikato Regional Council's summer monitoring at popular lake and river spots starts.
Scientists press to put regenerative agriculture to test
NZ Institute of Ag & Hort Science says regenerative farming practices need investigating.
EPA releases annual report on aerial use of 1080
Report shows new research into alternatives to 1080 continues.
Freshwater reforms may stifle farm profitability by 83% per year - report
Report shows farm profitability across Ashburton District expected to decline.
Landcare group claims Russell spraying 'random, indiscriminate'
Outcry in Russell follows similar controversy over sprayed native trees in Waimate North.
Firms fined after turning stream grey with discharge
$37,000 in fines has been handed out after Irongate Stream was polluted by milk solution.
Plimmerton hopes to double infrastructure spending to reduce flood risk
Pipes made for one-in-30-year floods need to be future-proofed for climate change.
Council's climate change targets align with NZ goals
Whanganui District Council wants feedback on its climate change strategy.
Keen to help save our native trees? All you need is a phone
The first death of a large, mature tree due to myrtle rust has been reported.
New findings on wind farms and sleep disruption
New study looks into how wind turbine noise affects people's health.
Pest that targets several vegetables, roses here to stay
MPI says it's unlikely a plant pest recently detected in NZ will be able to be eradicated.
Michael Barnett: We need to wag the dog on climate change
Opinion: Declaring a climate emergency is fine but we should be wary of overreacting.
New app to identify plants at risk
App could prove invaluable in the fight against myrtle rust