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Ōtaki College is now using renewable energy from solar panels
Revenue from the generated electricity will go back into more community projects.
Expert witnesses to meet before Horizons' plan change hearings
Horizons' One Plan submissions on nitrogen leaching will be heard in October.
Drinking water study raises fresh concern over intensive farming
Parts of NZ sourcing drinking water from rivers regularly polluted with harmful pathogens.
Ella Jensen: Embracing tech to reduce the farming footprint
It is time to re-open a nation-wide dialogue on the use of genetic technologies.
DoC backs 1080 as best way to control predators in rugged terrain
Mt Pirongia predator control by DoC involves use of cereal pellets containing 1080.
Rotorua's National Kiwi Hatchery gets $500k grant
Ngāi Tahu Tourism has received a total of $1.95 million in grants from the programme.
The $2.1b prize: Waihi Gold gets permit for controversial project
The underground mine is in an area home to the endangered Archey's Frog.
Rangitīkei River project looks to make river more resilient to climate change
The project is still conceptual, but Horizons grateful to receive Govt funding.
Scheme to boost NZ's largest gecko population shows early signs of success
A scheme to reintroduce NZ's largest lizard into the Bay of Islands is proving successful.
Kiwi killed on Whangārei road sparks warning for motorists
Kiwi killed on Whangārei road sparks warning for motorists
'Too warm for this': Weather hampers rabbit-control operation
Rabbits less likely to eat poisoned carrot bait in warm weather.
Lack of consultation on 1080 aerial drop denied
DoC and OSPRI knew nothing of meeting but organisers say they tried to invite them.
Introducing more catfish could be key to eradication
Releasing sterile male catfish into lakes could be the secret to control of the species.
Climate report: 'Extreme risk' to people, buildings and water supplies
NZ's buildings, water supplies and population rated at "extreme risk" of climate impacts.
Government funding to help get rid of Northland's wilding pines
The pines are threatening a lake that is home to rare species.
Brian Fallow: Lake Onslow hydro storage scheme is no pipe dream
$30m is worth paying to investigate scheme that would help decarbonise energy.
Farmers say new land bill has too much red tape
Farmers & environmentalists divided over proposed changes to laws governing high country.
NZ's rarest bird the fairy tern gets human help in Northland
Defence Force brought in to help build endangered shorebirds safer nesting areas.
New rules bolster clover's significance
White clover can reduce environmental impact of artificial fertiliser, says Germinal NZ.
Revealed: The region with 'stubbornly high' greenhouse gas emissions
Overall, emissions in the Bay of Plenty grew by 11.9 per cent from 2007 to 2018.
'Incomprehensible': Suspected asbestos dumped in river
'I just didn't honestly believe such people could exist': Deputy mayor Andrew Iles.
Group fears new reservoir will 'industrialise' Hastings park
The Friends of Frimley Park oppose the development of the water tank and treatment plant.
Resource Management Act needs a full rewrite - review panel
The RMA has been subjected to numerous amendments over the last three decades.
Photos: New trust's Waitangi River planting day
Volunteers plant almost 10,000 trees over two days for new river restoration trust.
Farmers criticise Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill
Farmers feel proposed law changes will push farming out of NZ's high country.
Comment: Emissions comparison needs to be on level playing paddock
Comment: Stats NZ emissions report needs a different approach says Feds' Andrew Hoggard.
Water appeal: Environment Court 'did not consider local effects', high court hears
Over 100 Ngati Awa whānau gathered in Rotorua yesterday
Govt proposes biggest infrastructure project since 1980s
The Government is investigating options for a 'game-changing' scheme at Lake Onslow.
Tasman Tanning's $2 million chromium battle
Tasman Tanning battles to reduce chromium in waste - making disposal cheaper.
Fewer farmers than expected apply for drought funds
Drought fund to help Hawke's Bay farmers not likely to reach its $2 million target.
Major slip at Dragonfly Springs Wetland Sanctuary
Major slip at educational asset left to be repaired later.
'Fiddling' with a crisis: Greenhouse gas emissions drop 7 per cent in 11 years in Hawke's Bay
"Unless we get deadly serious about this then this will be deadly."
Revealed: Which regions are driving NZ's emissions?
Canterbury's cows singled out alongside Auckland's cars for driving NZ emissions.