New $1.8 million plant at Tasman Tanning
A chrome plant at Tasman Tanning will reduce the toxicity of sludge from Whanganui's waste
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Waimea Dam project to go ahead
Revised Waimea Community Dam funding model reduces increased cost to ratepayers
Protests as DoC prepares for 1080 drop
Protests against the use of 1080 poison will be held in several Northland towns tomorrow.
Youngsters star in environmental video clip
The kindergarten put their best feet forward as they hope to win a 'beautiful award'.
How much could emissions cost farmers?
Productivity Commission says its estimates are much lower than those reported this week.
CHB residents anxious over water woes
Ongaonga and Tikokino residents express water fears at public meeting.
Pressure taken off struggling Napier wastewater system
Pressure taken off struggling Napier wastewater system
'Appalling' levels of rubbish down at Ōpua's shoreline
A 'treasure trove of rubbish' has been removed from the shoreline at Ōpua.
1080 drops planned for Russell, Cape Brett
1080 poison drops are planned for Cape Bret and Russell State Forest.
Save Our Stopbanks - 'Too much at stake'
There have been recent cases of severe damage on stopbanks.
Hosking: Stupid climate solutions - people don't want to bike to work
COMMENT: Are we prepared to wreck economy and standard of living to tackle climate change.
Robin Grieve dismisses Upton report on Greenhouse emissions
New calls for politicians to rethink how methane is treated
Loathed manuka now loved in Waipoua Forest
Where once it was despised, manuka is now being planted with a golden future
Guardian advice for Brits: 'Eat NZ lamb'
British greenies are being told to look to New Zealand if they want sustainable lamb.
Q&A: Experts share the real facts on 1080
1080 is safe, effective and, until we find something better, our best tool to save birds.
Whanganui farmers form catchment group
Whanganui farmers plan to act rather than wait for regulation
New vice president at Whangārei A&P Society
Focus now on selling trade sites for annual A&P Show on December 1 in Whangārei.
'No respect for clean, green NZ'
Current approach to waste focuses on community education while dumping continues.
Family 'devastated' by waste
"The stench, it was incredible. It is just so gross," Jules Hira-Batt said.
Emissions recommendations 'would penalise farmers'
Productivity Commission emission prices would significantly impact NZ agricultural sector.
NZ approach to global warming 'myopic'
Productivity Commission's findings have some nasty fish-hooks for agriculture.
Pāpāmoa stream infested with evasive weed
A pest weed dumped in the Wairakei Stream could take years to get rid of.
Waimea Dam 'needs to go ahead'
Damien O'Connor says he is disappointed the Waimea Dam project was rejected.
Logistics firm admits contaminated water discharge
Waste water discharge results in Bay of Plenty Regional Council prosecution
'Challenging but achievable' - how NZ can go green
A low-emissions economy for NZ is "challenging but achievable", commission's report finds.
'Shocking' rubbish found washed up
A Rotorua man found a large pile of rubbish washed up at Ohinemutu.
Conservation Board delighted mining quashed
High Court decision gives guidance for future - mining company can still appeal it
Conservation Comment: Call for farmers to embrace change
Farmers must put their energy and innovation towards achieving the targeted outcomes.
Listen: Is there hope for the Waimea Dam project?
Irrigation NZ's Andrew Curtis says there is a "glimmer of hope" for the Waimea dam.
Productive riparian plants sought by NIWA, DairyNZ
DairyNZ and NIWA are looking for riparian planting options for farmers.
Riders will spread the word over droppings
Horse riding community said the message was a reminder to be responsible.
More than 100 people out protesting 1080
The protest precedes another planned for next weekend nationwide.
Leopard seal was shot on Northland beach
Sea Shepherd NZ offers $5000 reward for information about the killing of the seal.
Dieback publicity confuses forest visitors
Dargaville-based reporter Rose Stirling brings the latest community news from the Kaipara