David Williams
New Zealand's predator-free future in peril
Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat. Audio
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
David updates Kathryn on the latest events in Christchurch, including two Environmental Law Initiative High Court challenges, the return of a former Christchurch mayoral candidate, and Pest Free Banks… Audio
The injustice of a freshwater crisis
A precedent-setting High Court case could be the key to a better attitude towards cleaning up our waterways Audio
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
The Ngai Tahu court case has concluded with the judge's decision to come and there were 21,334 red light runners detected at just five Christchurch intersections last year. Audio
Kiwi Gene therapy scientist's warning over GMO bill
A New Zealand scientist who works on gene therapies to treat human diseases - is sounding a warning over the loosening of our laws on genetic modification. Audio
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
The Ngai Tahu High Court case against the Crown over freshwater and Christchurch marking the 14th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake. Audio
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
An often-toxic artificial lake receives a collective shrug, charity hospitals and private healthcare fill the gaps, and council and KiwiRail clash over rail crossings. Audio
Clean, green mining as corporate branding
An Australian mining CEO took a top spot at CHOGM's business plenary to talk about how his company is going 'real carbon zero' by 2030. Audio
Around the motu : David Williams in Christchurch
A plan change mooted by Canterbury's regional council, ECan, could lead to a halt to dairy expansion in the province. Audio
The fast track to nowhere
Critics are asking if the 149 projects on the government's fast-track list are real schemes, or just unfunded dreams Audio
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
David has been following the battle over access to private land, through a high country station bordering Arthur's Pass National Park, which is now reaching a climax. Audio
South Island Correspondent David Williams
Newsroom's Environment and Climate Editor Te Waipounamu South Island Correspondent David Williams shares the latest stories from the region. Audio
Climate aims stalled by reality
Reality has intruded on our national airline's climate targets, and it's backed down from some lofty aims Audio
Climate aims stalled by reality
Reality has intruded on our national airline's climate targets, and it's backed down from some lofty aims
AudioAround the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
Environment Canterbury chair Peter Scott has resumed his role after an independent investigation in his farming practices. Also David talks to Kathryn about the scrapping of some school building… Audio
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
Otautahi/Christchurch has just hosted the Environmental Defence Society conference, which followed the huge nature march in Auckland against some Government policies. Audio
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
Christchurch City Holdings Limited has lost its chair and three directors this month, David takes a look at what is going on and how the council is reacting. Audio
Seabed mining's hazards
New Zealand has three live seabed mining issues right now, and what they have in common is a startling lack of information on how damaging their activities will be
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Seabed mining's hazards
New Zealand has three live seabed mining issues right now, and what they have in common is a startling lack of information on how damaging their activities will be
Around the motu: David Williams
David looks at leaked documents that show the Canterbury arm of Te Whatu Ora had been told to save $13.3m by July. Audio
