Riparian planting: Environmental inspiration protects future generations
Farmers Andy Palmer has his sleeves rolled up doing inspirational environmental work.
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A second chance for a lucky kiwi in Kaikohe
A young male brown kiwi released into the Kaikohe reserve last week was a very lucky bird.
Extreme weather now regular occurrence for farmers
Farmers have to factor in extreme weather events now as regular occurrences
Trevett: Lemons for Jones, confetti for Shaw
PM Jacinda Ardern will arrive in Europe with bragging rights on climate change.
Public meetings explain improved water quality
Improving state of waterways to be highlighted at public meetings.
Climate change makes the environment dangerous and unpredictable
Environment now outranks terrorism as a global threat
Myrtle rust is in NZ to stay - DoC
Myrtle rust has proven too hard to kill for MPI and DoC.
Rarely seen NZ falcons spotted in Kapiti
The New Zealand falcon has been spotted in Kapiti.
Weather extremes new normal for Canterbury farmers
Extreme weather events may be the new norm for South Island farmers.
Cleaning stations at six Northland kauri forests
Cleaning stations to help prevent kauri dieback in Northland
Taranaki farmers rally to help out their Midhirst neighbours
A group of Midhirst dairy farmers have rallied together to support their neighbours.
Geese cull cancelled at Lake Horowhenua
A cull of geese at Lake Horowhenua was cancelled on Saturday.
Fight against lagarosiphon going well
Land Information NZ claims it is winning the war on lagarosiphon weed in Lake Wanaka.
Farmer research highlights hill country risks and opportunities
Farmers share stories on hill country development experiences in anonymous survey.
Listen: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on irrigation and Greenpeace
Dr Rowarth takes issue with Greenpeace and irrigation funding cuts.
Grow kahikatea to add resilience to your farm
Using native kahikatea for shelter and along drains helps preserve the landscape.
Woodville a hub for forestry
The Woodville Log Rail Exchange will continue to be busy as trees grow up.
DoC Rotorua calls for Kiwis to get involved
The Department of Conservation needs volunteers and there are many opportunities to help.
Hawke's Bay hosts first Organic Week NZ
Hawke's Bay residents will get a taste of organic products during Organic Week NZ.
Gamblers bet $5000 on the Great Hihi Sperm Race
Early bird catches the sperm -- $5000 already bet on hihi's virility
NRC after bigger loans at lower interest rates
NRC wants to join the Local Govt Funding Agency to access bigger loans.
Installing on-farm water storage complex, farmer says
Hawke's Bay farmer says not everybody has the appropriate land for on-farm water storage.
'A losing battle' - myrtle rust spreads south
Myrtle rust has spread south and an ecologist says its incursion is a hard lesson for NZ.
Farmer hopes to breed rare dabchicks
Dabchicks, grebes or weweia - only 2000 remain. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Pest Fest to inform locals about weeds and pest animals
Information on controlling weeds and pest animals will be available at the Pest Fest.
DairyNZ: Robust science the most effective tool to protect water
How DairyNZ's research is helping farmers meet water-quality expectations.
DOC's latest move in battle against kauri dieback
Forest and Bird questions whether new stations will do much to stop spread of the disease.
Otago lakes and rivers cleanup questioned
Forest & Bird questions Otago Regional Council's 'ambitious' river and lake cleanup plan.
'Ratbag' rubbish dumpers anger resident
Con Fowler found 25 bags of rubbish floating in the Otaika Creek.
To act now or later: The $30 billion climate change question
A Westpac report shows immediate action on climate change could save NZ $30 billion.
South Island high country access draft report released
A crown entity released its draft report on public access in the South Island High Country
Farm burn-off smokes out Pukeora Hill
A rural burn-off blanketed Waipukurau in smoke last week.
Council steps in as taps turned off at 'risky' Waipapa water supply
Downside for businesses and residents is a likely increase in water bills.
Fly-tipping escalates on river's edge
Residents are outraged at continued dumping on rural roads.