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Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'
Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.
Ethically Kate: Why your old phone can’t go in the rubbish bin (and what to do instead)
The hidden dangers of dumping your old phone.
I never used to be a hippie – then I tried raising a zero-waste child
OPINION: Having a child changed me to someone more aware of the environment.
'In 6 years, every plane will look like this,' says aerospace upstart
Are you ready to take flight in this new ‘blended wings’ plane?
Ethically Kate: Can you recycle Easter egg foil?
Kate Hall reveals where to put the waste (and how to make Easter sustainable next year).
Want to be comfortable? Stay at home, says major travel company CEO
The entrepreneur didn't mince words at a recent Auckland event.
Ethically Kate: Time and money are the biggest hurdles to living sustainably
Plus what to do if your husband won’t recycle.
How does natural deodorant work and what are the best buys?
We decode the world of deodorants and share our recommendations.
Ethically Kate: 3 green habits that will also help your wallet
Because sustainability isn’t just about status symbols.
Far North news in brief: Shellfish back on the menu
Catch up on what's happening across Northland.
Sustainable bathroom tips you can start now
Practising a low-waste lifestyle is never too late - here are ideas to get you started.
Reusable toilet paper? Pipe dream could save 9 million trees
'The family cloth' is not as scary as you think it is.
Is sustainable living making it harder to socialise?
Practicing an eco-friendly lifestyle is bound to ruffle some feathers.
How to remove mildew without using chemicals
Solve your mildew woes with the most basic ingredients.
What should I do with old medications?
Here's what to do with expired or unused medicines sitting in your cupboard.
Compostable bin liners are so expensive, what can I do?
OPINION: They’re far from the best thing to line your rubbish bin with.
Should you stop home composting and use the council system instead?
OPINION: What happens to the food scraps once the contents are collected?
Ethically Kate presents tips to reduce Christmas Day wrapping waste
From cutting down on wrapping rubbish to crafty alternatives and thoughtful gifts.
Ethically Kate: 15 simple ways to have a more sustainable summer
Naked breakfast? Kate Hall explains why streamlining Christmas can still be fun.
Lifetime of products is shrinking - NZ needs 'right to repair’
OPINION: It's easier to throw away products than fix them. Are new laws the answer?
Mike Hosking: Don’t expect too much from Cop28
OPINION: Like it or not, and Cop will not like it one bit, but the world needs oil.
Do I ruin my clothes when I do laundry?
Here are some tips that can help you do laundry better.
'Hypocrites': Harry and Meghan slammed for latest move
The couple's recent trip has many questioning their environmental commitments.
Can I really put 'compostable' coffee cups in my compost?
The answer might inspire you to never use those cups ever again.
Explainer: Why NZ’s cities need to get ‘spongier’ - and fast
After a summer of disastrous deluges, a report finds our city planning needs a rethink.
Opinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastination
OPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.