Gary Taylor

A leading environmentalist believes the Auckland Council broke the law when it gave a Titirangi land owner the go-ahead to cut down an ancient kauri and an ancient rimu tree without first seeking… Audio

A major concern from some political parties and environmental groups about the overhaul of the Resource Management Act is the potential for the loss of important environmental protections. Audio

The tension between protecting rivers and intensifying farming is writ large in a decision from the Board of Inquiry into the Ruantaniwha dam - which could make the water storage project unworkable. Audio

The final resource consent decision on the 600 million dollar Ruataniwha water storage project is out. Audio

Critics of the government's decision to make exploratory oil drilling non-notifiable say it curtails public scrutiny and transparency. Audio

The government's waterways plan allows for up to 20% of freshwater flora and fauna species to be negatively impacted. We hear from representatives of Federated Farmers, Environment Canterbury, and the… Audio

Lawyers who work in the Environment Court fear there are plans to get rid of it, and merge its functions with the District Court - a move they say would make it much more costly for people to get… Audio

Environment Court lawyers are voicing concerns about plans to merge its functions with the District Court - which, they say, will increase costs for obtaining resource consents. Audio

A High Court appeal will be heard today in a bid to block two salmon farms being built in the Marlborough Sounds. Audio

Gary Taylor, chair of the Environmental Defence Society; and Conservation Minister, Nick Smith. Audio

The Government is allowing companies to prospect for coal and minerals in some the country's most protected land, despite its promise it would not allow mining in the areas. Audio

The Department of Conservation will discuss a restructuring plan with staff tomorrow and widescale job losses are tipped. Audio

With Gary Taylor - Environmental Defence Society chairman Gary Taylor. Kerry Knight - Director of Equinox Capital and former property lawyer Kerry Knight. Amy Adams - Environment Minister Amy Adams. Audio

A look at The Exclusive economic zone and continental shelf (environmental effects) Bill - which aims to establish an environmental management regime to regulate deep sea oil drilling, seabed mining… Audio

Polls show public transport is the number one issue of concern for Auckland residents. Audio

The government's been praised by an environmental group for its plans to regulate deep sea drilling within the country's economic zone. Audio

Gary Taylor of the Environmental Defence Society and Chris Baker, acting CEO of mining lobby group Straterra, discuss the Governments proposal to open up 7000 hectares of conservation land for mineral… Audio

George Matthew Edgar Professor of English, and director of the History of Text Technologies programme at Florida State University. Audio

The Wellington Regional Council has admitted it is at fault over the dumping of toxic waste soil at a Wainuiomata tip, and plans to begin removing it later today. Audio

George Matthew Edgar Professor of English, and director of the History of Text Technologies programme at Florida State University. Audio