Soil regeneration offered as solution for earthquake damage
Soil regeneration could be one of the solutions for farms with earthquake-damaged land.
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Input sought on Kaikoura post-quake recovery
Post Quake Farming Group is exploring options to help recovery after the 2016 earthquake.
Protected falcon killed after found injured on Maraekākaho farm
A protected falcon that was shot has been euthanised by a Taradale vet.
Councillor Gavin Benney gets hands dirty with roadside rubbish
Gavin Benney wants people to take responsibility for rubbish in their neighbourhoods.
'Good' Hawke's Bay farmers face uncertain future
The 'Greening Tukituki' project may impact farmers negatively in the region.
Bay tree-planting project takes root
Local volunteers helped plant trees in Otumoetai and Papamoa on Saturday morning.
Whangārei's AH Reed Memorial Park gets new high-tech boot cleaning station
Whangārei's AH Reed Park has a brand new kauri dieback prevention station.
Bad day to be a possum in Mamaku
More than 800 pests were killed as part of the annual Mamaku Marsupial Marathon.
Saving Northland - budget will come but no figures yet
Northland conservation efforts will be boosted by the budget but no-one knows by how much
Zero Waste Network: Global recycling 'on verge of meltdown'
The worldwide recycling system is on the verge of a meltdown, says Zero Waste Network.
Hawke's Bay biodiversity in critical state
200 individuals stood together to protect and enhance the region's remaining ecosystems
Toutouwai returned to Mt Taranaki
North Island robins, or toutouwai, have been released on to Mt Taranaki.
Civil defence debrief highlights growing climate change challenges
Civil defence is readying itself for more extreme weather events
Environment Southland discusses water and land plan
Farmers questioned Environment Southland about the Southland Water and Land Plan recently.
Partnership to protect Mauao from myrtle rust
The fungal disease was first found in Bay of Plenty in Te Puke last June.
Forestry National Environmental Standards launch
New National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry launched on May 1st.
Plastic gets the boot from group of Bay eateries
Cafes ditch the plastic straws, and bring in compostable cups, plates, cutlery and napkins
Myrtle rust found in Raetihi, Ohakune and Whanganui
Myrtle rust found on Central Plateau, Conservation Department on alert for it
Research exploring uses for sea lettuce
$13m algal biotechnology project will bring world-leading researchers to Bay.
This time they were seen
Remains of a cow dumped, leaving a trail of innards, head, hide and one hoof.
Whanganui supermarket among first to ditch plastic bags
Customers more than ready to take responsibility for their own carrier bags.
Community outrage as 'iconic' Pirongia tree to be felled
Removal of historic tree cuts deep for Pirongia community.
Listen: DairyNZ's Climate Change Ambassadors
DairyNZ's Climate Change Ambassadors are farmers teaching farmers says Kara Lok.
Curbing N-leaching big challenge
Nitrogen leaching trial shows farms face huge hurdles to meet new standards
DairyNZ: 'Simple changes' could boost tree planting
DairyNZ welcomes moves to meet One Billion Trees programme goal.
Andrew Booth named North climate ambassador
Andrew Booth has been chosen by the dairy sector to be a Climate Change Ambassador.
Reducing nitrogen leaching a challenge - Tukituki farmers
A new project aims to find ways Tukituki farmers can reduce their environmental impact.
Waiakto farmers to meet on water quality
Farmers 4 Positive Change are running meetings focused on water quality.
DairyNZ scientist's last session at NARF
Dr John Roche will deliver one final presentation Northland Agricultural Research Farm.
Wilma's Whey: Cow condition, feed targets are key after dairy dry-off
Cow condition and feed targets for calving are the priorities to focus on this season.
Vandalism of traps on Brow Peak bewilders group
Several traps have been vandalised on Brow Peak, confusing Predator Free Arrowtown.
Lincoln University farm sticking with grass after beet trial
The Lincoln University Dairy Farm is sticking with grass this winter.
Levin couple restoring land to native trees
A retired Levin couple have been restoring parts of their farm to native bush.
Environmental positives at Lincoln University Dairy Farm
Lincol University Dairy farm has achieved a positive environmental result.