Labour's plan to tackle climate change
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CHB water issues on backburner for regional council - CHB Mayor
One Hawke's Bay council has been dealt a "double whammy" of disappointment.
Basil Sharp: Labour's water tax flawed
Labour's proposed water tax is economically flawed and unfair to some farmers.
Hunting origin of kiwifruit-killing disease
New lineages of kiwifruit-killing disease Psa could emerge in the future, researcher says.
Water extraction protested
The hikoi leader was pleased with the protest through central Whangarei.
National's $70m pest control plan announced
PM says it would allow the Govt to upgrade its efforts to make NZ predator-free by 2050.
Green Party unveils plan for healthy rivers
The Green Party will put a nitrate pollution levy on dairy farmers.
Water limits will 'shut down Hawke's Bay'
A meeting was held at Twyford Hall last night to take a stand against the WCO requested.
Water warning: back to normal
Residents in Pyes Pa and The Lakes need to be aware of a water issue.
Election policy series: The battle over our rivers
How do political parties propose to manage and protect our lakes and rivers?
Rachel Stewart: That's right polluters, it's time to pay
COMMENT: There is overwhelming public support for a water royalty, says Rachel Stewart.
Passionate whitebaiter fondly remembered
Leslie Mildon who died after escaping his crashed car was described as a top bloke.
Pollen storm turns Blue Lake yellow
Blue Lake took on a new identity overnight as pollen turned the water a brilliant yellow.
Keeping a wallaby as a pet? Think again!
A wallaby is reportedly being kept as a pet at a Hamilton residence.
Labour's water tax wrong to target irrigators, says lobby group
The Labour Party is wrong to target irrigation, says Irrigation New Zealand.
Irrigators question water tax exemptions
Why are power companies exempted from Labour's water tax?
Local Focus: After the rubber hits the road, where does it go?
Where to put 5 million tyres a year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Never too old to make a protest
At age 85, a great-grandmother of seven from Waipawa, has become an environmental activist
Foul, orange water revolts residents
Murky, discoloured tap water bizarre, says council's utilities manager.
Rodney Hide: Don't tax water, trade it
Farmers are right to be worried about Labour's plan to tax water
NZ not so pure after water crisis?
New Zealand's pure image may have taken a hit overseas after water crisis.
New forestry standard 'positive step'
The new forestry standard will be introduced in May next year.
Current One Plan would bankrupt district's farmers
One Plan needs a partial change to prevent farmers going bankrupt.
Feds back partnership approach to improving water quality
A partnership approach to dealing with water quality offers the best chance of progress
Waitakeres may be closed to save kauri
Closure may be the only option as one in five kauri now infected with deadly pathogen.
Listen: David Parker defends Labour's freshwater policy
Labour's spokesman on the Environment and Water David Parker defends party's new policy.
Listen: Nathan Guy - Labour freshwater policy 'ludicrous'
Nathan Guy says Labour's proposed water royalty is an impediment to farming and NZ economy
Ardern reassures farmers on water pricing
Claims that water levies will cost farmers billions are ludicrous, Jacinda Ardern says.
Cost of new Korean mud festival agreement not yet known
The Rotorua Lakes Council responds to questions about the $90,000 spent on Korean mud.
Bottling plant application devastates hapu
A water bottling plant could create 20 jobs but hapu are not happy.
Aucklander fined for marine reserve fishing
Auckland man fined for fishing in Whangarei marine reserve during fishing contest
Man charged for shooting protected bird
Lying on top of a pile of ducks was a native pied stilt.
Govt's carbon policy? We're thinking about it
COMMENT: Latest announcement provides little clarity for the environment or for business.