Eric Dodd recieves Peter Nelson Award for pest control in Horizons region
Retired Horizons staff member acknowledged for expertise in vertebrate pest management.
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Genesis Energy denies causing damage to the lake environment.
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Power from the people: Councillor's ambitious solar scheme 'can’t focus on social needs'
People with the largest roofs and most sunshine hours would get priority.
Ruapehu council wants Government assurance on environmental standards
“There is quite a lot of work involved."
Poacher with 109 scallops apprehended at closed Northland fishery
A boat and dive gear were seized and the man is likely to face prosecution.
'There's very little birdsong': Pests threaten native bush at Lake Ōkāreka
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Scientists have a clever new playbook to control - and conserve - the possum
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Auckland sewer sinkhole: Parnell bypass done but beaches stay closed
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Coalition of climate chaos? Where National, Act and NZ First differ on emissions
Pre-election, Christopher Luxon said climate pledges were not up for negotiation.
Business as usual for Let's Get Wellington Moving as axe looms
National's Chris Bishop says the project is dead and light rail is not on the table.
Opinion: Green MP should reconsider snub to Mike Hosking
Tamatha Paul says the broadcaster can be hurtful to communities she represents.
National, Labour, Act, Greens, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First environment policies compared
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Ngāti Paoa gets green light for Caulerpa removal around Waiheke
Ngāti Paoa will use suction dredging to safeguard the island's marine environment.
Mainfreight weighs up risk and opportunities in first climate risk report
The transport company was now considering 'applicable emission targets for the group'.
Residents take to streets to protest waste-to-energy plant
Te Awamutu community members marched last Sunday against a proposed incinerator.
The big dilemma facing the next Government
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The world is his oyster - what it takes to be a young kaitiaki
Noah Edwards was recently the recipient of NRC's Youth Environmental Leader Award.
World first: Scientists to map carbon profile of every NZ city and town
NZ could be the first nation to have real-time emissions data for all urban centres.
Warning over impact on petrol prices, EV sales if Clean Car Discount ditched
If National and Act are elected, the Clean Car Discount is on the scrap pile.
Gold clam pest invasion prevention in Rotorua 'fast-moving', council official says
Councillors have asked how the district's lakes would be protected.
Pre-election EV surge: One in four new cars are pure electric
Sales of higher-emitting vehicles slump. EV advocate calls on Nats to reverse stance.
More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon
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Simon Wilson: The parties of the right are selling farmers short
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'E. coli is spread right down the region': New data highlights biggest issues with Northland's rivers and lakes
A new report highlights the biggest problems facing Northland rivers and lakes.
Editorial: Early voting starts, have your say in the best way for you
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Editorial: Making the most of micro-mobility
The e-scooter transport exemption has been renewed for five years.
Whanganui candidates on climate change
Managed retreat and more renewable energy were mentioned by candidates.
Rāhui placed across pristine Waitematā after raw sewage flows into harbour
Local iwi have put a rāhui in place over the harbour following the Parnell sewer blowout.
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Some scientists have suggested this year could mark a regime shift for Antarctica.