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Huge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato rivers
Massive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.
Massive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.
Warrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.
Application to expand a gravel quarry in Maraekākaho does not need to consult residents.
OPINION: Some say we have to change the way we live, others pin their hopes on tech.
Developers using the Government’s fast-tracking method to win approval for huge scheme.
The review of the Emissions Trading Scheme may cast doubt on green investment.
The ministry has come under fire again for its air travel emissions.
A report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".
Regional council faces difficult decision about debris.
Substandard processes but no evidence of favouritism in contracts with minister's family.
Public Service Commission advice unheeded in MfE review of Mahuta family contracts.
Government will press ahead with plans for co-governance in Three Waters reforms.
The ex-Air NZ boss is targeting a growth market.
A major new stocktake reveals more alarming trends for NZ's under-pressure marine estate.
Were economists involved in drafting National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land?
The first emissions reduction plan will be released next month.
Watercare now has consent for 300 million litres of water a day from the river year-round.
A collective effort is needed to reduce the region's carbon footprint.
Government's second Implementation Unit will manage a handful of faltering projects.
The closed-looped scheme to re-use textile waste could make New Zealand a world leader.
Environment Ministry blames fertilisers and says emissions from dairy cows are dropping.
"Waiwhakareke the best example of urban restoration in the whole country."
Increase in population of Te Kauwhata adds to pressure on upgrade plans
Wetlands have value as natural areas of carbon storage, says biodiversity advisor.
'RMA takes too long, costs too much and hasn't protected the environment.'
Whakatāne District Court hearing will be livestreamed to a second location.
FNDC has extended deadline for responses to proposed SNA as protests take place.
The $68.5m port project could create 368 jobs during construction and more than 81 after.
What has decades of intensive dairying and urban sprawl meant for NZ's best land?
About 250 operators are expected to apply for land use consent under the revised rules.