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Auckland mussel farm faces local opposition
Opponents worried proposed mussel farm in Hauraki gulf will destroy local sea environment.
Can-do farm installs methane-run generator
Dairy effluent used to power milking shed and mitigate methane emissions at the same time.
Bird rescue a community effort in the Coromandel
When she first arrived in 1981, Annemieke Kregting was not particularly keen on birds.
Can NZ's curious kea be trained to avoid 1080?
How do you stop kea eating air-dropped 1080 poison pellets meant for their predators?
Why Derek Daniell thinks we should let wilding pines 'run amok'
One of NZ's leading sheep breeders has a controversial plan for pest trees.
Katie Milne appointed to West Coast Conservation Board
Outgoing Feds president the only change on the West Coast.
Rare native mistletoe makes 'staggering' Hawke's Bay comeback
'Staggering' comeback for native plant.
Forest owners to fund clean-up of debris, logs at Tolaga Bay
Beach in Uawa strewn with logs and debris from forestry operations up in the hills.
Kea trained to avoid 1080 pellets
Researchers have found a way to stop kea from eating the aerially deployed 1080 poison.
Dietary guidelines incompatible with global targets - Research
Study finds most dietary recommendations provided by national governments need reform.
Winter grazing getting better in Southland
Second Environment Southland aerial compliance inspection has shown signs of improvement.
Regenerating the land: Thinking differently about farming
"Healthy soil equals healthy water which equals healthy animals and people."
17 years of work: City's waterways to benefit from $2.5 million investment
"I haven't seen anything like this before," Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says.
Northland river protection boosted with $100K grant
Northland river protection boosted with $100K grant from Foundation North.
Possum fur industry needs fashion support
Shoppers can support local pest control and the environment by buying possum products.
Northland bird recovery expert urges dog owners to take more care, after kiwi on egg attacked
Northland bird recovery expert urges dog owners to take more care, after kiwi attacked
Comment: Govt must step in to boost rural recycling
Plastic recycling plan must include agriculture before food basket becomes a waste basket.
Riparian planting starts school's enviro project
The student led project has started with the planting of 70 riparian trees and shrubs.
Volunteers turn wasteland into forest
Planting day part of a project to create a walkway and wildlife corridor through Kerikeri
Auckland river and stream faecal contamination 'widespread' - report
Rivers in urban catchments had the poorest scores.
What could smelter closure mean for rivers?
What might reduced hydro generation mean for southern rivers?
Farmers dig deep at Regenerative Agriculture workshops
Approach "results in healthier livestock and happier farmers".
First shore plover chick hatches at Cape Sanctuary
Eight shore plover have successfully settled, and two breeding pairs established.
More hot days, fewer frosts: how NZ's climate has already changed
NZ is seeing five more extra-hot days a year than it did in 1950 - and fewer frosts.
Coromandel Town on boil water notice
A combination of problems has caused the treatment plant to suffer a breakdown.
Govt unveils latest tech for NZ's great pest wipe-out
Predator-tracking camera and new poison among pest-busting tech just awarded nearly $2m.
Local Focus: Millions of pink moths coming to backyards
Scientists are planning mass airdrops of sterile moths. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Project to restore parore to Tauranga Harbour
Project Parore has support from Beef+Lamb New Zealand, DairyNZ, Zespri and NZ Avocado.
A stoatily different approach to ratting out pests
Scientists now have a powerful new codebook to use against two notorious NZ killers.
Climate change major disruptor to seafood sector - report
Climate change could see migration of prized Kiwi species such as snapper and kingfish.
Aerial catchment compliance checks to start in Otago
ORC flying over region to check on forestry, farming and other land-use activities.
PM reveals $162m plan for cleaner waterways, 2000 jobs
Interest-free Govt loans for small businesses will also continue until end of the year.
Moerewa residents angry about new meatworks boiler
Maori settlement concerned about air quality from new boiler at freezing works.