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'A declaration based on science': Climate emergency declared by MPs
The motion is coupled with a suite of new policies aimed at curbing climate change.
Beware of toxic algae: Warning for North Canterbury town
A public health warning has been issued for Pegasus Lake.
Councillors want answers over why contracts were granted exception from tender
Waikato Regional Council chairman defends council's 'white as snow' procurement process.
More than half of New Zealand lakes surveyed 'poor' or 'very poor'
More than half of New Zealand lakes surveyed have either poor or very poor water quality.
More than 7000 tahr killed in DoC operations for 2020
DoC hunters and contractors worked over four months.
Bromley odours still on councillors' agenda
Council is confident it could 'reduce the odour to a level where it is not offensive'.
Farmer-led projects to receive more than $6m
It hopes to deliver up to 300 plans to improve land management and the environment.
$12.5m to fight erosion and flooding in Christchurch suburbs
Some of this work would reduce the flooding risk to 450 homes.
Canterbury business turning wilding pine pests into Christmas Trees
The trees are being sold for $25 each with the proceeds going to the I Am Hope charity.
Govt launches $70m clean energy fund
Companies urged to make use of new $70m fund to switch to clean energy for process heat.
Coal burner ban could lead to rise in imported food
New Zealand may need to import more food if it bans coal boilers too soon, producers say.
Work on clean-up of hazardous materials starts
Owners 'ignored' court orders to clean up toxic chemicals.
'Little puffballs' boost takahē population
Two pairs of birds at a Southland sanctuary raise hopes of boosting numbers.
Albatross' days numbered unless fishers change: expert
There have been 35k unexplained deaths over 11 years of the critically endangered species.
Hawke's Bay to get 10 new kaitiaki rangers
New team employed by the Te Wai Mauri Environmental Trust, funded through the PGF.
New Milford Track hut cost blows out to more than $3m
The new 40-bed Mintaro Hut was originally estimated to cost $1.8 million.
A falcon with a heart: Kārearea adopts ducklings
A New Zealand Falcon has been spotted exhibiting some very unusual behaviour.
'Waiting game' after hole cut in ecosanctuary fence
Zealandia is a 225ha ecosanctuary that has reintroduced 20 species of native wildlife.
NZ singled out in global conservation report
NZ a stand-out in conservation report painting sorry picture of rest of world's efforts.
Why NZ's native birds are closer to extinction than 40 years ago
Despite decades of work, NZ's native birds are closer to the brink now than 40 years ago.
'I was quite shocked': Park ranger catches man flouting kauri dieback rules
Robert Armitstead is accused of entering closed tracks three times during 2019.
NRC and DoC looking into illegal concreting in Whangārei stream
Illegal concreting of waterfall's edge in Poroti is affecting the safe passage of eels.
Local Focus: Coal or sustainable energy? Business or the environment? Whanganui candidates state their views
Whanganui electorate candidates on energy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dirty water: Auckland golf resort fined over wastewater discharge
'This... negligent pollution is completely unacceptable, but also completely avoidable.'
Council to prosecute meat processor
Rāhui on Hāwera's Tawhiti Stream to remain until it is returned to full health.
Floating wetland to be removed from Lake Rotorua
Access to boat ramp and adjacent parking area at Motutara Point will close for the work.
Matariki planting days sow seeds for community
Hinewai Ormsby and husband Cam grow native plants and hold annual community planting days.
Results of water tests capture farmer interest
Started in 2017, the Rangitīkei Rivers Catchment Collective is still growing.
Two dairy farms want enough water for nearly half of Auckland
Greenpeace says Aucklanders should be the first cab off the rank for Waikato water.
Horizons' biodiversity spend to become contestable
Councillors decide criteria and desired outcomes from biodiversity funding.
Vanishing nature: Can NZ turn its biodiversity tragedy around by 2050?
Govt moves to turn around NZ's rampant biodiversity loss with ambitious 30-year strategy.
Ōtaki College is now using renewable energy from solar panels
Revenue from the generated electricity will go back into more community projects.
Expert witnesses to meet before Horizons' plan change hearings
Horizons' One Plan submissions on nitrogen leaching will be heard in October.