Chopper used for water monitoring in Horowhenua
Health and safety concern means staff won't be going to the lake's edge thanks to chopper
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Bale-wrap recycling option no longer available
Farmers are being urged to consider alternative options for bale-wrap disposal.
Pests targeted at Pourakino Catchment Group's field day
Learning tips for pest management wason show at the Pourakino Catchment Group's field day
Makarora trapping group help out with bait eggs
Bait eggs will allow for more funding for remote bird monitoring, says Makarora group.
Awanui River woes set to clear
The "shameful state of pollution" in the Awanui River will be addressed by NRC.
Environmental group says expansion puts lake at risk
A development may cause contamination to Lake Hayes if it goes through - group.
'E.coli' result unreported, in error in Lawrence
A false report of bacteria at a Lawrence water source had locals confused.
NRC gains funding for new assault on wild ginger
Government funding has been approved to tackle wild ginger infestations in Northland.
Whangārei Heads class plants kauri
Some minders of tomorrow's forests planted a young kauri tree as promise to the future
Predator Free Okere Falls raising funds
The team is running a charity auction to raise money for "much-needed traps".
Retractable roof a NZ first for Central orchard
Shed will be first of its kind in NZ, and just second in the world for growing cherries.
Call for rāhui to boost fish, shellfish numbers
Geese could be eating all the flounder. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Listen: DairyNZ on the Zero Carbon Bill
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle takes a look at the Zero Carbon Bill.
Illegal dump gone due to donation
Illegal rubbish dump is no more after generous donation helps cleared it.
Brian Fallow: Climate warms towards Govt's plan to cut carbon
Consensus is building behind planned Zero Carbon Act to combat climate change.
Opinion: Is this the great nitrogen fix?
Wairakei Pastoral Ltd (WPL), is working to push through a non-notifiable resource consent.
Listen: Eugenie Sage - I'm not anti-farming
Eugenie Sage says farming is a critical export industry.
Te Awamutu Fish & Game charity tree day raises cash
Every year Te Awamutu Fish & Game Association has held a tree day to raise money.
Nitrogen leaching under crops examined in Ag Research study
Nitrogen leaching under crops is being examined at the Southern Dairy Hub by AgResearch.
Rubbish on 90 Mile Beach disgusts residents
A local man estimates 85 tonnes of rubbish are on 90 Mile Beach.
Retiring NRC manager leaves economic legacy
Retiring farm manager Dennis Wright will leave a lasting legacy on Northland farms.
Waikato residents urged to report rabbit carcasses
Waikato Regional Council wants residents to report any sightings of wild rabbit carcasses.
Dryland rehabilitation near Waimakariri River gets boost
Dryland restoration along the Waimakariri River has received a funding boost.
Man's clean up work estimates 85 tonnes of plastic and other trash on Ninety Mile Beach
More than 85 tonnes of plastic and other trash on Ninety Mile Beach.
Eugenie Sage concerned by ant infestation near Kapiti Boating Club
Eugenie Sage is taking a direct interest in the infestation of Argentinian ants in Kapiti.
Farmers urged to check effluent disposal systems
Farmers are being urged to regularly check dairy effluent disposal systems.
Blitz on aquatic weed now in stage two
The infestation was along about 1.4km of the Wairākei Stream.
'It's putrid': Effluent spills annoy Oamaru station neighbours
An Oamaru couple are disgusted by the ''putrid'' smell of effluent spilled by stock trucks
Plague skink invader spotted in Raglan
For the first time, a live Australian plague skink has been found in Hawke's Bay.
Kaweka Forest kiwi at risk of loose dogs
Hawke's Bay's kiwi population may be at risk from two dogs in the Kaweka Forest Park.
Seals need rest, not rescuing
Biodiversity ranger Sara Treadgold advises to leave injured looking seals alone.
Views divided over dune fencing in Ahipara
The community is divided in support for Te Rarawa's plans to fence off dunes at Ahipara
Pines and kauri may be unhealthy mix because of dieback
An expert has warned the govt to be cautious about planting pine trees near kauri forests.