Otago water care group wants farmers at fore
A South Otago water care group wants the second phase of development to be farmer-led.
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Ōhau River under threat from works
Residents says a swimming hole on the Ōhau River is under threat because of gravel works.
Cause of action added to Remarkables wetland case
Forest & Bird adds another accusation to legal case regarding the alleged destruction.
'Grown-up' discussion needed on Eco-N
The return of Eco-N for use on New Zealand pastures would be a boon for farmers, say Feds.
DOC cancels balloted tahr hunting
Tahr Liaison Group feedback suggested January not the best time for balloted hunting.
EPA gives green light for another foreign insect
The Environmental Protection Authority has approved use of a mite to control pest plants.
New turf sought for Soil & Health
The Soil & Health Association is now looking to establish an organic Aotearoa New Zealand.
Conservation Comment: Cycleway should run along both sides of river
Whanganui locals would enjoy a full cycle loop down both sides of the river
Conservation comment: Conservation has a new meaning
Conservation has a new meaning today — it's not enough to save a snippet of bush.
Algal bloom forces switch of Kerikeri water supply
Lake Waingaro normally supplies about 70 per cent of water for Kerikeri's town supply.
West Coast councils plan counter-campaign to champion mining
West Coast mayors set to release videos championing mining in the region.
Pukeko struck down by drivers
A Flaxmere resident is angry that drivers are running down the native birds on York Rd.
Opinion: Climate change and dairy - 'Do what NZ does'
Andrew Hoggard says NZ farmers are world leaders in mitigating climate change.
Control pests on your property or face prosecution
Negligent landowners who fail to control the spread of noxious pests will be put on notice
Dumped rubbish greets residents in Levin
Rubbish has been dumped all over a couple of Levin roads.
How to get plantain into your system
Plantain grows throughout NZ on a wide range of soils, including those of low fertility.
NRC, marine divers hunting marine pests in Whangārei Harbour
An estimated 2000 boat hulls will be checked for pests by divers in Whangarei Harbour.
The Vision is Clear - DairyNZ's new waterways movement
"Dairy can't do this alone," Dr Tim Mackle on DairyNZ's movement to clean up NZ waterways.
Coromandel's Archey's frogs at risk
Archeys frogs need to be protected in the Coromandel region.
DoC: No 1080 found in Russell Forest water
Testing in Russell Forest water supplies failed to find any 1080 poison.
Runoff concerns Otago Fish & Game
Otago Fish & Game says it will consider prosecuting developers if other authorities won't
Merits in new approach to freshwater management
Horizons Regional Council One Plan's changes for freshwater resources.
Action needed to save shingle bank says Waikanae Estuary Whitebaiters Network
Immediate action is needed regarding a large shingle bank in the Waikanae River.
First chick for kiwi moved to Pukenui Forest
First kiwi chick has hatched in the Pukenui Forest on Whangārei city's western flank.
Conservation volunteers worth their weight in gold
Long-term projects aimed at threatened species recovery need more funding.
Rotokawau pond pollutant dumper sought
The source of a pollutant dumped in a Whanganui pond has not been identified
Tell council about waterways you use and where you'd like to swim
The NRC want to know where your wai is this summer.
Pukepoto Quarries fire a steep climb for fire appliances
An excavator caught fire at Pukepoto Quarries on Saturday.
Rubbish dumping forces Koha Shed closure
Disheartening situation for Whanganui charity as mountain of household rubbish dumped.
Council hunting exotic escapees
The mostly Australian escapees are being hunted by the regional council.
Students' device to test river's quality
Group of Te Kāpehu Whetū students want to be able to swim in the river by their school.
Conservation Comment: Native fish need our voice
More than half of our remaining freshwater native fish are now endangered.
Threat from wilding pines highlighted by Biosecurity NZ images
Images provided by Biosecurity New Zealand show the threat wilding pines present.