'I was quite shocked': Park ranger catches man flouting kauri dieback rules
Robert Armitstead is accused of entering closed tracks three times during 2019.
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$38,000 grant to help restore Lake Hayes water quality
Carrie Morgridge has pledged to help philanthropic endeavours in the Wakatipu.
Kākā hit by car recovering at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
Kākā hit by car recovering at Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre
Farmer estimates freshwater rules will cost him $1.6m
Farmer says fencing off waterways on Central Otago hill country property will be costly.
Gullies cleared of weeds and pests to make way for bats, birds and lizards
Native plants will support the indigenous animals of the area.
Virginia Lake turtle among world's 'most invasive species'
Red-eared slider turtles are regularly dumped as unwanted pets.
Dr Doug Edmeades: Why we should cut farmers some slack
Comment: Farmers can't be expected to save economy and tidy up environment.
Why Apiculture NZ wants you to 'Bee a Hero' this September
Find out how you can do your bit to help bees for Bee Aware Month.
NRC and DoC looking into illegal concreting in Whangārei stream
Illegal concreting of waterfall's edge in Poroti is affecting the safe passage of eels.
Carbon model for city lets residents predict future emissions
New carbon model lets residents predict future carbon emissions.
Red meat sector issues pointers for politicians
Report says unbalanced climate change mitigation could threaten productive farmland.
DoC to stop using volunteer river rangers
Difficulty of training volunteers caused DOC to employ hut rangers instead.
Farmer finds benefits from wintering deer
John Somerville reckons wintering deer is good for animals, environment, paddock & farmer.
Far North avocado boom sparks water worries
Orchard boss says everyone wants the same thing - a long-term, sustainable water supply.
Judith Collins on tractors, freshwater and why the left likes farmers now
National's leader not keen on The Country's tractor challenge, or how left treats farmers.
Changes made to winter grazing regulations
"It comes down to sensible application of necessary regulations," says Damien O'Connor.
Dirty water: Auckland golf resort fined over wastewater discharge
'This... negligent pollution is completely unacceptable, but also completely avoidable.'
Field day focuses on farm environmental issues
Farmers shared information on environment, good management and better farming practices.
Damien O'Connor defends winter grazing decisions
Minister of Agriculture on how freshwater reforms could affect winter grazing practices.
CHB enthusiast tracks return of bellbirds
"My grandfather could remember kiwi running around his hut," says farmer Rob McClean.
Farmer proposes tractor trek to Parliament over freshwater regulations
Driven by "frustration and lack of hope", farmer Bryce McKenzie is mooting a tractor trek.
Farmers take proactive approach to water quality
Wanaka Catchment Group made up of 15 large properties that drain into Lake Wanaka.
Council to prosecute meat processor
Rāhui on Hāwera's Tawhiti Stream to remain until it is returned to full health.
Floating wetland to be removed from Lake Rotorua
Access to boat ramp and adjacent parking area at Motutara Point will close for the work.
Matariki planting days sow seeds for community
Hinewai Ormsby and husband Cam grow native plants and hold annual community planting days.
Results of water tests capture farmer interest
Started in 2017, the Rangitīkei Rivers Catchment Collective is still growing.
Listen: Andrew Hoggard on proposed winter grazing regulations
Feds pres is worried proposed restrictions will bring "a hell of a lot of paperwork".
Two dairy farms want enough water for nearly half of Auckland
Greenpeace says Aucklanders should be the first cab off the rank for Waikato water.
Possum increase leads to proposed aerial blitz
Proposed possum control programme in Akatarawa Forest.
Call to firmer action over effluent spills
Barrie Wills wants prosecution allowed for effluent spillage on highways & public places.
Horizons' biodiversity spend to become contestable
Councillors decide criteria and desired outcomes from biodiversity funding.
What Covid 19 lockdown would mean for farmers
Federated Farmers president says common sense and having a plan will help.
'People are angry': Mounties speak out on methyl bromide
Forestry export industry seeks reduction in coming standards to avoid economic loss