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Consent wait for new Mauao base track section
There is no estimated start date for construction of the new track
Sheep, beef farms main Southland finalists for Ballance awards
Sheep and beef farms dominate Southland finalists for Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Photos show loss of private wetlands
Forest and Bird has called on regional councils to double the wetlands in their areas.
Warning on Lindis River minimum flow levels
Minimum flow suggestion ''will cause some farmers to have to exit their farms.''
Opinion: Biosecurity efforts underway
Comment: Fed Farmers applauds Damien O'Connor's efforts with biosecurity.
Water warnings in Southland over potentially toxic algae
Swimmers and dog owners told to avoid Lake Waihola and parts of Mataura River.
Council's climate change stance 'not embarrassing'
West Coast Regional Council asked for scientific evidence to prove climate change is real.
Water use in the Horowhenua district analysed
Horowhenua water usage has been analysed by the Horowhenua District Council.
Lake Hayes water warning in place
Lake Hayes water supply is showing signs of E. Coli bacteria.
Environment Court adjourns on Lindis appeal
The Environment Court will be looking at irrigation from the Lindis River.
If this heatwave is NZ's future, are we ready for it?
Is New Zealand ready for the warmer, wilder future that this week has given us a taste of?
Revealed: Where in NZ the heatwave is now official
For some sun-baked parts of the country, it's now been an official heatwave.
Dangerous bee virus 'misunderstood' - research
Study finds the Deformed Wing Virus in honeybees may in fact be an "innocent bystander."
Work on restoring freshwater flows progressing
Kaituna River freshwater flows are improving ahead of schedule.
Millions in funding for primary sector projects
MPI announced funding of $9.8 million for 31 new Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) projects.
'Flatlining' rivers risk to Otago aquatic life
Fish & Game said the Lindis River has ''artificially depressed flows for long periods.''
Rising seas threat to council infrastructure - report
As much as $14 billion worth of council infrastructure is threatened by rising seas.
Fed farmers wants biosecurity warning videos on inbound flights
Farming lobby wants regulations to force airlines into broadcasting pest control warnings.
DairyNZ: Mowing pasture is not beneficial
Mowing pasture has no real effect on cow performance according to research.
New tree species could improve environment
A new type of tree could improve a forestry environment, according to a recent report.
DIRA meeting in Winton well attended
High turnout for Winton meeting a sign farmers were keen to be part of DIRA discussion.
'Might not be a one off': Little blue penguins stolen from Hawke's Bay nest
Potential smuggling ring for little blue penguin in Hawke's Bay after two taken from nest.
Farmers told to make more effort with rabbit control
ORC chairman said some farmers have not "put enough effort into over recent years."
Unwanted rabbit virus spreads in Otago
Twenty cases of an unwanted rabbit virus have been found in Otago.
Wallabies are pests, not pets says ECan
Hunters keeping joeys as pets does not help in the battle against wallabies.
Caught on camera: The battle against Otago's wallabies
''Four years ago we did not have them.''
'Food shocks' becoming more frequent
Extreme weather and geopolitics behind "food shocks," or sudden losses in food production.
Dr Mike Joy's waterway pollution warning
Joy said NZ at risk of "killing the golden goose'' if work not done to restore waterways.
Too little climate change consideration, hearing told
Climate change mentioned in Environment Court appeal hearing on Lindis River water use.
River diversion to restore estuary health well under way
There has been progress on Kaituna River re-diversion.
High-risk species found on boat in Fiordland
Suspected Mediterranean Fan Worm found on boat with expired Clean Vessel Pass.