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Lockdown's impact on pest control
Large-scale predator control is yet another activity to be halted by the Covid-19 lockdown - but you can do your bit at home.
Bridging the gap between finance and environmental action
A new organisation is aiming to unlock financing to "achieve economic prosperity by fully regenerating our environment". Video
Free For All: 'This is about keeping usable items out of landfill'
"Like Trade Me but with no cost" is how Dee Glentworth describes the organisation she set up, Free For All, where it's all in the name - everything is free.
Migrants move into conservation work
Volunteering for conservation causes is attracting more and more people. For new migrants, it's a popular way to meet people, connect with their community and stay engaged while they settle into a new…
'Insectageddon': Counting on science to stop insect population collapse
Scientists are searching for ways to better measure insect populations to gain insights into developing a roadmap for recovery in New Zealand.
How the govt rates its environmental progress
We're entering election year, when the government's performance will be weighed. The Minister for the Environment details the successes in his sector.
Iwi Leaders climate chair on government's environmental scorecard
As we enter an election year, Climate Change Iwi Leaders Group chair Mike Smith gives his assessment on how the government has done on environmental issues.
Greenpeace on govt's environmental scorecard
As we enter an election year, the government's performance will be under more scrutiny than usual. Greenpeace campaigner Genevieve Toop gives her assessment on how the coalition has done on…
The government's environmental scorecard: part three
As we enter an election year, the government's performance will be under more scrutiny than usual. Business journalist Rod Oram gives his assessment on how the coalition has done on environmental…
The government's environmental scorecard: part two
As we enter an election year, the government's performance will be under more scrutiny than usual. School Strike 4 Climate's Lennox Crowe gives his assessment on how the coalition has done on…
Environmental Defence Society's scorecard on govt's action
As we enter an election year, we ask experts to assess the coalition government's environmental performance, starting today with the Environmental Defence Society's Gary Taylor.
Weather, temperatures and climate for the decade in New Zealand
It has been a decade of wild weather and climatic conditions - from cyclones to drought, marine heatwaves and the hottest year on record. We've got the detail on the past 10 years worth of weather… Video
NZ's first 'climate safe house' nears completion
In August we brought you the story of a relocatable 'climate safe' house being built in a flood-hit South Island township. Here's how it's getting on.
An indigenous youth perspective on COP25
Aotearoa-based indigenous youth collective Te Ara Whatu went to the COP25 climate talks. It's time for indigenous leadership on climate issues, a member says.
What scientists say about the Whakaari / White Island eruption
Whakaari / White Island is monitored by GNS Science and its GeoNet project. Here's what GNS volcanologists say about the eruption.
How much do we give to the environment?
Just four percent of philanthropic funds from groups that identify as supporting the environment actually went to environmental causes in 2017/18.
The first 'climate safe house'
A small southern community is taking climate action into its own hands with the creation of the country's first "climate safe house".
Birth of new climate action: Women decide against kids
A "no-brainer", a "form of protest" and a "bitter pill to swallow": New Zealand women discuss not having kids due to concerns about climate change.
Free public transport has Devonport, Queen St bustling
Auckland's fare free public transport day is being lauded a success with Devonport having "one of its busiest days ever" and a large increase in pedestrians on Queen Street.
Students who organised school climate action planning general strike
Students who organised the school climate strikes are planning even larger collective action, and want the whole population to get involved.
Zero Carbon bill open for submissions
Sarah Thomson took the former National government to court over inaction on climate change. Here's what she has to say about the Zero Carbon bill as it opens up for public submissions. Video
Price hike for Great Walks: More money, fewer tourists
Increased pricing for tourists on the Great Walks tracks this past summer has meant far fewer tourists but an extra $2.4 million for the Department of Conservation.
Reliance on cars hurting us and our environment: Report
A new report wants local body and central government to set targets for travel on foot, bike and public transport in order to reduce reliance on cars. Audio
Auckland kauri tree gets brief reprieve from chainsaws
A centuries-old kauri tree at the centre of a more than four-year battle to keep it from being cut down has temporary reprieve from the possibility of being cut down extended.
Select committee to decide fate of contentious land at Ihumātao
The Māori Affairs Select Committee has visited Ihumātao, a former Māori land now destined for housing development, and is set to make recommendations on its future to Parliament.