Environment
MPI staff on ground to support storm-hit producers
Farmers and growers are being encouraged to stay up to date with weather warnings and seek support should they need it, said Agriculture and...
Auckland Emergency Management issues weather warning
Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) is urging Aucklanders to stay up to date with weather forecasts and take extreme care as continued storm conditions bear...
Smart sewage sensors flush out pipe blockages
Flushable smart sensors designed by Auckland engineers could be set to change how underground sewage faults are detected - and they cost less than...
Lower Hutt kids dive into eel safety campaign
Lower Hutt children are taking action to safeguard eels in the Waiwhetu Stream and spread awareness about the taonga species by designing information signs...
Aucklanders to have say on proposed Waste Bylaw
Auckland Council is inviting Aucklanders to have their say on proposed updates to the council’s Waste Bylaw and associated controls, with consultation now open to...
Radio trackers hunt down yellow-legged hornets
Biosecurity New Zealand said advanced radio tracking technology is successfully hunting down yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) and their nests in Auckland, boosting the fight...
Hūnua Ranges pest control pays off for native wildlife
Auckland’s Hūnua Ranges are thriving, with new monitoring results confirming a dramatic reduction in possum and rat numbers while delivering ideal conditions for native...
Concession granted for Milford Sound tourism future
Conservation Minister, Tama Potaka, has confirmed a long-term concession will be granted for the operation of key visitor infrastructure at Milford Sound Piopiotahi.
The Minister...
More water restrictions for Gisborne
Dry weather and rising demand mean water restrictions have moved to Level 2 - limiting sprinkler use to between 6am and 8am only and...
Advice sought on rockpool protections
The Government is seeking urgent advice on how to deal with reports of rockpools on Whangaparāoa Peninsula and other areas being stripped of marine life.
Oceans...
New inflight biosecurity video takes off
A new inflight biosecurity video has been launched, marking the first update of the video which has been playing on international flights since 2019...
Fisheries to step up pāua poaching patrols
Fisheries New Zealand has confirmed patrols will be stepped up over summer to help reduce the illegal gathering and illicit trade of pāua.
Oceans and...
Govt commits to grow new plant health and environment lab
The Government has committed to a major biosecurity investment to protect New Zealand’s primary industries.
Biosecurity Minister, Andrew Hoggard and Infrastructure Minister, Chris Bishop today...
Fishing reprieve for Northland spiny rock lobster
Northland’s rock lobster fishery will have a reprieve from fishing to help build stocks of spiny rock lobster, Oceans and Fisheries Minister, Shane Jones,...
Fast-tracked green light for Auckland quarry expansion
A second substantial Auckland quarry project has gained Fast-track approval to expand operations, Infrastructure Minister, Chris Bishop and Resources Minister, Shane Jones, have today...
















