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Feds high country chairman says freshwater policy 'unworkable'
Rob Stokes says proposed new regulations are creating a headache for farmers.
Northland's endangered tara iti/fairy tern get no-fly zone
Northland fairy tern under threat from low-flying aircraft.
Aerial survey taking stock of tahr on Crown pastoral leasehold land
Survey could show some leaseholders needed to carry out further tahr control.
Farmers increasingly using tailored environment plans - Fonterra
Fonterra says 34 per cent of its farmers now have tailored farm environment plans.
Koi carp hunt a family affair
Bow hunters from across the North Island have hauled close to four tons of pest out.
Endangered bird's death prompts call for better protection
Native bird advocate calls for more patrols around the Ruakaka Wildlife Refuge.
Where to now in the war on rabbits?
Some southerners are calling for the return of rabbit boards.
Upper Clutha farms get $3m Govt grant for freshwater improvements
WAI Wānaka Jobs for Nature will have a mix of environmental work, focused on farms.
Work on clean-up of hazardous materials starts
Owners 'ignored' court orders to clean up toxic chemicals.
Flooding thought to have reduced Lake Wanaka algae levels
Freshwater scientist believes heavy flooding last year may have helped reduce "lake snow".
Southern farmers voice frustration over freshwater rules
Group of farmers warn ratepayers may take action if changes aren't made.
Act's Mark Cameron on moving from the farm to the Beehive
Wellington has been a bit of a culture shock for Act agriculture spokesman Mark Cameron.
'Little puffballs' boost takahē population
Two pairs of birds at a Southland sanctuary raise hopes of boosting numbers.
Kerikeri Kindergarten a finalist in national biosecurity awards
Kerikeri Kindergarten has been named a finalist in this year's NZ Biosecurity Awards.
Resident concerned about pūkeko deaths in industrial area
The Whanganui District Council says a new wetland area is being developed nearby.
West Coast whitebaiters worried about potential river closures
New research sent to DoC shows already healthy rivers were best candidates for closure.
Albatross' days numbered unless fishers change: expert
There have been 35k unexplained deaths over 11 years of the critically endangered species.
Hawke's Bay to get 10 new kaitiaki rangers
New team employed by the Te Wai Mauri Environmental Trust, funded through the PGF.
New Milford Track hut cost blows out to more than $3m
The new 40-bed Mintaro Hut was originally estimated to cost $1.8 million.
Major changes unlikely to new freshwater rules – WCRC chief executive
"It's likely to be tweaks rather than anything substantive," CEO of WCRC says.
Once-a-day milking decision paying off for Kelso farmers
"Now we don't have to worry as much anymore as the cows look after themselves."
$25,000 grant to help save Northland's endangered tara iti/ fairy tern
NZ's most endangered bird set for help in Northland.
Submissions invited on Dunstan Downs conservation
Submissions on proposal where 9500ha of high country land could become conservation land.
Kea could learn to detect 1080 poison to keep them safe
Kea Conservation Trust patron Peter Hillary said the discovery was timely.
A falcon with a heart: Kārearea adopts ducklings
A New Zealand Falcon has been spotted exhibiting some very unusual behaviour.
Farmers share concerns with Labour leader Jacinda Ardern
Ardern says more work to be done with agriculture sector over freshwater policy reforms.
Tauranga birdman's stories to take flight at Escape!
Plenty of birds perplex with their calls, Paul Cuming says.
NZ sheep and beef farms close to being carbon neutral
Kiwi sheep and beef farms already offsetting the majority of agricultural emissions.
'He's on a personal crusade': Jane Smith slams David Parker's freshwater reforms
North Otago farmer Smith has used the OIA for background on freshwater policy process.
Southland tractor trekkers' protest at freshwater regulations
"I just think it's time to make a stand. These rules ... are just stupid."
Bushy Park to be extended
Bushy Park Trust invites community to help in forest edge planting.