Environment
$45k fine for farm effluent offences
A Waikato farmer has been convicted and fined $45,500 for unlawful discharges of farm animal effluent between May and November 2021.
Brett Ian Dyson was sentenced by Chief...
High Court dismisses farmer appeal against $96k pollution fine
The High Court at Hamilton has today dismissed an appeal by an Ōtorohanga farmer arguing that his fine for polluting a local stream was...
New life in old college timber
Ceres Demolition recently knocked down the Wellington Girls' College auditorium and was faced with the prospect of trashing great quality timber.
Instead of throwing it...
Northland dives back in to Safeswim platform for summer
Northland Regional Council says it will once again use the online Safeswim platform to deliver water quality results at popular beach and freshwater swim...
Extra $10m pledged for ongoing silt recovery
The caretaker Government, in consultation with the incoming Government, has agreed to provide an additional $10 million of funding for Hawke's Bay's Silt Recovery...
Canterbury council launches future environment survey
Cantabrians are being asked to help shape the region’s future by completing Environment Canterbury Regional Council's new survey.
Council Chair, Peter Scott says the survey is...
Council moves to protect Ripiro Beach
Weekend visitors to Kaipara's Ripiro Beach were welcomed with a humble sausage in bread and an important message: follow the rules to protect other...
Otago welcomes wilding pines funding boost
Otago Regional Council Chair, Gretchen Robertson, has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an additional $7 million in funding to continue wilding pines programmes.
Chair Robertson...
Auckland chooses to reuse in container return trial
This Recycling Week, eco-conscious residents in Auckland are being asked to sign up to a container return trial.
With support from Auckland Council, the Drink...
Clean car discount driving EV uptake
Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins says new data has confirmed that the Government's Clean Car Discount is driving a big increase in electrified vehicle uptake...
Kāi Tahu call for new Marine Reserves Act
Kāi Tahu rangatira has welcomed the Government's decision to establish a network of marine protected areas south-east of Te Waipounamu - but says it...
Six marine reserve areas declared for south-east
The Government has today announced six new marine reserves between Oamaru and The Catlins.
Conservation Minister, Willow-Jean Prime and Oceans and Fisheries Minister, Rachel Brooking...
Book in to protect the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is introducing a free booking system for the upcoming Tongariro Alpine Crossing season and is encouraging all visitors to...
Climate change impact on natural hazards to be explored
Canterbury researchers have received Earthquake Commission (EQC) funding to investigate how climate change could increase the risk of damage triggered by earthquakes and landslides.
The...
Christchurch e-rangers hit the road
Christchurch City Council rangers are moving toward being ‘e-rangers’ with the arrival of two new electric utes.
The twin cab utes are a new addition...
