Biosecurity Minister, Andrew Hoggard says a new economic impact analysis report reinforces the Government’s commitment to "stamp out" any New Zealand foot and mouth...

A new report from Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has found the region’s native river and coastal bird population has experienced the largest ever recorded...

The Government has today announced it will review and update national level policy directives that impact the primary sector. Agriculture Minister, Todd McClay says the...

Federated Farmers says farmers across the country will be breathing a sigh of relief following news the Government will pause the rollout of freshwater...

The Government has announced it will pause the rollout of freshwater farm plans until system improvements are finalised. Associate Environment Minister, Andrew Hoggard said improving...

The Government has announced funding for an initiative to support networking and career progression for women in horticulture. Associate Minister of Agriculture, Nicola Grigg said...

As Conservation Week 2024 gets underway, New Zealanders are being urged to take action for nature by joining The Great Matuku Muster. An advocacy and education project...

The Government has today introduced clear priorities to modernise Te Papa Atawhai - The Department of Conservation’s protection of New Zealand's natural taonga. “Te Papa...

New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme is now fully operational, with free collections starting today. Environment Minister, Penny Simmonds said the first priority product...

Two of MetService’s top meteorologists recently visited Northland to better understand the region’s needs during adverse weather events. They conducted a two-day workshop with the...

An Auckland poacher who sold fish he had caught illegally has been fined $15,000. Timothy William Frost, 30, was sentenced in the North Shore District...

Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment, Huang Runqiu will depart New Zealand today following the Fifth Ministerial Climate Change Dialogue between New Zealand and...

The Department of Conservation (DOC) says its predator control programme is achieving its best results ever due in part to improved timing for operations. The...

Waikato Regional Council says results from further testing of the contaminated Ohinemuri River have shown no mercury and lowered levels of arsenic. The Council has...

Local Government Minister, Simeon Brown, has welcomed today's passing of legislation which progresses preliminary arrangements for the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms.“Councils and...