Sustainability
Council seeks information over illegal dumping
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking information about the illegal dumping of a large pile of concrete at Thompson’s Track, near Katikati.
The...
New planning strategy for Auckland open space
A new strategy for how Auckland Council plans and delivers open space, sport and recreation has been given the green light by the Council’s...
‘Highly careless’ forestry operations result in convictions and fines
A forestry management company and logging contractor have been convicted and sentenced for environmental damage caused during the harvesting and associated earthworks in two...
Marlborough told to ‘be ready’ for more rain
With another spell of rain on the way on Friday, Marlborough residents are being advised to ‘be ready, be prepared’ with the region’s roads,...
Great Walks uptick gets Minister’s tick of approval
A significant boost in the number of people booking bednights along the country’s Great Walks is a good sign for conservation tourism and local businesses,...
New coastal erosion maps for Western Bay of Plenty
New and updated coastal erosion maps are now available for the Western Bay of Plenty District.
This includes new maps for Matakana Island, parts of...
$49,000 fine for unlawful dairy effluent discharge
A Waikato farming company has been convicted and fined $49,000 for the unlawful discharge of dairy effluent from an effluent storage pond in January last year.
Apex...
Western Bay of Plenty locals asked to dig in for planting day
Western Bay of Plenty locals are being asked to dig in and help make a difference at a community planting day in Te Puke’s...
DOC works to unlock economic growth on conservation land
A targeted effort to reduce the backlog of applications for use of conservation land is accelerating economic growth without compromising conservation values, says Conservation...
Local Government Minister commends Selwyn District on water services milestone
Local Government Minister, Simon Watts, has commended Selwyn District Council on being the first local government in the country to launch its new water...
DOC reveals public’s most asked wildlife questions
The Department of Conservation's (DOC) Customer Service Centre has revealed the top wildlife-related queries fielded by the Department this year.
So far in 2025, DOC’s...
Marlborough council votes for new water services organisation
Marlborough District Councillors have today approved the establishment of a new water services organisation (WSO) to deliver local drinking, wastewater and stormwater services.
The decision...
Marine expert calls for renewed focus on system protections
Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University Professor Chad Hewitt is calling for renewed attention to New Zealand's marine systems, highlighting the need to...
Auckland Council has designs on park flood protection
Auckland Council has completed a feasibility study of two proposals looking to restore part of AF Thomas Park to a flood storage wetland, while...
Popular Waitākere Ranges park track reopened
A popular local track that connects the Titirangi community to the local beach has been reopened, as Auckland Council continues its work to restore...
