Nitrate levels on Waimakariri zone committee agenda
Nitrate leaching in the district will be on the agenda for the Waimakariri zone committee
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Two major Methven Showgrounds projects completed
Two major projects were carried out recently at the Methven Showgrounds.
Warm and wet autumn on the cards
Bay of Plenty can expect warm temperatures and rainfall this autumn.
Climate warnings supported by Waikanae conservationist
Climate change fears have been supported by a Waikanae conservationist.
DairyNZ: New forages reduce leaching tested at Canterbury farms
Canterbury farmers are trialling new forages to reduce their environmental footprint.
Water conservation focus of Waihi and Te Moana field day
A Waihi and Te Moana catchment group field day will focus on optimising water use.
Faulty gauge fails to record rainfall
MetService had no rain recorded for Whangarei since last Thursday due to a faulty gauge.
Maximising farm production within environmental limits
Reducing on-farm environmental footprints is the top priority at Lincoln University.
Maori trust's wahi taonga hearings begin
Hearings judges reject Maori trust's request to adjourn proceedings.
Door still open for shared water company between Waipa and Hamilton
The shared water company would manage water, wastewater and services for the region.
Unusual seaweed found in Bay of Islands not an invasive nasty
An unusual seaweed found in Bay of Islands is not invasive mermaid's hair, as feared.
Listen: Greenpeace report does not apply to NZ farming
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth says Greenpeace report doesn't apply to New Zealand farming.
Conservation comment: Drastic plastic catastrophe
Plastic debris, transported by ocean currents around the entire globe, is found everywhere
Stink bug's big threat: How it may devastate NZ
Officials are intercepting more brown marmorated stink bugs and we should all be worried.
Drought-hit Taranaki farmers overwhelmed by donations
Feed stocks devastated in the region over summer after it endured drought-like conditions.
Xan Harding: Time for community catchment boards?
Do we have the right environmental governance in Hawke's Bay?
Rubbish fire gets into tree plantation
Fire burns into trees on site of a previous home fire.
BioBlitz uncovers wetland creatures at Lake Rotopiko
A BioBlitz at Lake Rotopiko gave students a up close encounter with local wildlife.
Water contamination lessons being learned
Havelock North's water crisis has opened a Pandora's box of changes for water suppliers.
NZ red meat sector 'must respond' to alternative protein threat
Beef + Lamb NZ report says red meat sector must respond to threat of alternative protein
Farmers need a plan
Time is running out for CHB farmers to get a Farm Environment Management Plan.
Flowering rata 'dodge a bullet' as new threat looms
Pest control is bringing northern rata back to life - but now it faces a new threat
Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards finalists named
Five finalists have been named for this year's Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Scouting for eels lands pair in court
Pair caught on rural property say they were looking for eels.
Healthy reduction in Northland DHB carbon footprint
Northland's health board reduced its carbon footprint by seven percent last year
Listen: Climate conditions affect Landcorp half-year result
Landcorp CFO on half-year result which shows the impact of challenging climate conditions.
Many have say on freedom camping
Over 1000 people have had their say on issues around freedom camping in Queenstown Lakes.
Federated Farmers: New rabbit virus a relief for farmers
The release of a new rabbit virus is giving farmers cause for relief.
Farmer and council join to improve water
Many hands make light work of improving Hawke's Bay water.
Public's chance to see what $40 million buys
Whanganui's new wastewater treatment plant is on time and on budget.
Community recycling stations filling up
There are six Bins for Better Communities locations around Tauranga and the Western Bay.
Fungal biocontrol agent to be released in world first
New biocontrol agent against plant known as wandering jew or willie to be released