Grow kahikatea to add resilience to your farm
Using native kahikatea for shelter and along drains helps preserve the landscape.
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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.
Young eco warriors just the ticket
Luckily we have kids like Charlie and Quincy Carpenter in our community.
Conservation Comment: River takes, beach gives back
Remember, It's not where you take things from but where you take them to that counts.
Council knew of glass issues since 2014
Who knew what and when about Tauranga's glass recycling issues?
The lake that lost its breath
Three years after his wedding at placid Lake Tutira, Jamie Morton asks if it can be saved.
'Greener' pastures could help farms slash emissions
Incorporating plantain into grazed land found to reduce release of greenhouse gasses.
Muriel Newman: Climate change policy a recipe for disaster
Climate change controls are likely to levy large costs to homeowners across NZ.
Toxic algae found in Hawke's Bay river
Black Phormidium bacteria growth on the rocks potentially toxic for humans and dogs
Federated Farmers: Wastewater levy unfair
It is unfair to ask farmers to fund town wastewater, say Federated Farmers.
Northland native forest pest toll soars
Northland's native forests are now better off without 229,372 animal pests.
Bee club hives removed from Whanganui property
Council asks for removal of beehives from Mark Christensen's Springvale property
Rating scheme seen as big cost saver when storms hit
Rating scheme to prevent swollen rivers causing flooding
National hui focuses on waterways
Country's first Enviroschools WaiRestoration national hui held in Northland
Meeting to teach locals about protecting kokako
Those wanting to learn about protecting kokako can are invited to attend a talk.
New lake appears here to stay
More is now known about the growing lake between Wairoa and Gisborne.
Taranaki landowners told to destroy pests in property
Taranaki landowners and occupiers are being urged to destroy pest plants and possums.