Kauri sanctuary planned to combat die-back in north
Maori land near Kerikeri may be turned into a kauri sanctuary to help protect the species.
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Fund boost for innovative farming projects
The Sustainable Farming Fund has received a big boost for new projects.
Romance for kiwi in Pukenui Forest
Cold weather sees kiwi snuggle together and now one male is sitting on an egg.
Issues 'clarified' at public WCO session
Calm reception at public meeting on Ngaruroro Water Conservation Order.
DoC angry at 1080 dump coverage
Doc: Dumping of 1080 poison in Stewart Island undermines the fight against pests.
'Raw sewage' left to flow into Kaipara Harbour
Photos show raw sewage flowing across farmland.
Dairy effluent affects stream for 2.2km
Directors of Block 8 Farm fined $54,000 in Environment Court
Kamo kids take action for water conservation
Kamo Primary School students have enjoyed lessons about freshwater conservation.
Waikato Corrections and DoC working towards a predator-free Hamilton
Waikato Community Corrections works with DoC to build predator traps out of old pallets.
Rest home denies ever using rat bait
Test results awaited on dog taken to Massey University after sickness linked to reserve.
Tourists damage trees at Whakaipo Bay
A group of three Dutch tourists have damaged trees in a DoC recreational reserve.
Retired NRC manager leaves impressive environmental legacy
Dennis Wright has hung up his gumboots after 17 years at Northland Regional Council.
Beef + Lamb NZ: Proposed levies aim to lift game
King Country farmer Martin Coup discusses plans to increase levies.
Water secured for aquifer recharge in Ashburton
Ashburton's managed aquifer recharge has a secure source of consented water until 2021.
Fanworm pest found in Bay of Islands
An single fanworm found near Opua led to the discovery of about a dozen others.
Waikanae School students enjoy planting
A group of students from Waikanae School have enjoyed a day of planting at Waikanae Beach.
Rotorua locals have their say on Zero Carbon Bill
About 30 people gathered at Te Ao Marama in Ohinemutu to learn more about the bill.
Increasing number of seals spotted in Tauranga
There have been a number of seals spotted in the Tauranga area.
Residents have interest in long term solution
Around 60 people attended a community meeting.
North council scales up kauri funding
Northland ratepayers fund greater efforts by NRC to fight kauri dieback
Air quality standard breached for second time in Hawke's Bay
Hastings District has exceeded its air quality limit for the second time in two months.
Increased funds for pest management in Far North applauded
NRC has been congratulated for increased spending on pest management.
Local Focus: Councils and iwi come together to support Kaituna River
The health of the Kaituna River is a priority for all. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Child sick after pond contaminated by birds and cow faeces
Testing of water at Pandora Pond likely to be more frequent this coming summer.
Zero Carbon consultation brings methane into focus
Dairy farmers in with chance for "get out of jail free" card on methane emissions.
Apology for beach dumping in Foxton
A truck driver from a contracting company has apologised for dumping material in Foxton.
Kiwi killed by a dog in Russell
A dead kiwi found on Long Beach in Russell was killed by a dog, says examiner.
Court date for Mackenzie dairy protesters
12 Greenpeace activists will appear in Timaru District Court tomorrow.
Kauri dieback strategy aired at Northland meeting
Dirty shoes and pigs' trotters were among subjects covered at kauri dieback meetings.
DoC scotches Tane Mahuta disease claim
No plans yet to close the walkway to Tane Mahuta and other iconic Waipoua Forest trees.
Legal action lodged over Te Mata Peak track
Environmental Defence Society challenges council decision and seeks order to remove track.
Close eye on farm effluent in Waikato region
WRC is taking a tough stance with farmers without sufficient effluent storage.