Farmers urged to check effluent disposal systems
Farmers are being urged to regularly check dairy effluent disposal systems.
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Plague skink invader spotted in Raglan
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Kaweka Forest kiwi at risk of loose dogs
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Seals need rest, not rescuing
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Views divided over dune fencing in Ahipara
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Rubbish clean up: 700kg in two hours
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1080 drop to kill rabbits in Manuherikia Valley
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Trees planted for Defence personnel
Northlanders help plant trees for Defence personnel in Dunedin
Forty-seven oil spills reported in Tauranga in two years
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Unique court ruling ends decade of 'vexatious' legal action
Decision a first under Environment Court's new powers
Go-ahead for Whangārei Harbour dredge
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Go West Coast truck convoy will be part of mining protest
A protest on the West Coast this weekend will include a large procession of trucks.
Wastewater project nearing completion
Project nearing completion but fences will be used for another project.
Rangitikei farmers urged to try plantain
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EPA: Stay safe mixing chemicals
The Environmental Protection Authority has released new guidance for chemicals.
Defence Force is testing Skyhawk crash site
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Puketī Forest fans set up kauri cleaning station
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Bala Tikisetty: Protecting our waterways
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A sustainable commitment
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Shining Green light on farms
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The case for investing in the environment
John Hayward and Susan O'Regan set out with a bold ambition.
Planting at sediment trap good for Lake Horowhenua
Close to 30 people turned out for the planting day at the Arawhata River sediment trap.
Bonuses from environmental hotspot campaign in Hawke's Bay
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Community Outreach staff sought for velvetleaf scheme
Staff are needed for a Community Outreach programme to manage velvetleaf.
Webcam watches Kāpiti Marine Reserve
A multi-purpose, solar-powered webcam has been installed on Kāpiti Island.
Northland kauri tracks on DOC's proposed no-go list
DOC wants to close high maintenance, high risk and low visitor tracks in kauri regions.
Matua X-Man punches above the wasteline
Reducing waste one school at a time. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Tanker driver unaware of 44km sulphur spill on Whangārei roads
Liquid sulphur spill on SH1 from Ruakākā to Port Rd.
Listen: Why Kiwis buy pork from overseas
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Mother Nature closes 90 Mile Beach access road
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Kōkako return to Pirongia
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