Ruataniwha Dam
Anger at Hawke's Bay council decision to defer dam consent fees
Opponents of a dam development in Central Hawke's Bay say a regional council decision to defer consent fees is a concern for the future.
Attempt made to revive Ruataniwha dam project
A group of Central Hawke's Bay business leaders are hoping to resurrect the controversial Ruataniwha dam scheme in some shape or form. That's after they bought the assets and intellectual property for… Audio
Politicians can't hide behind private email - Ombudsman
The Ombudsman has sent a message to politicians they cannot hide from the Official Information Act using private email addresses and phones.
Hawke's Bay Council pulls financial support for dam
The council will no longer support the failed $900 million Ruataniwha Dam project after intense opposition and a Supreme Court setback. Audio
Council pulls backing for Ruataniwha dam plan
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council unanimously votes to withdraw financial support after spending $14m on the controversial water storage scheme.
Ruataniwha dam plan near death as council pulls support
As Hawke's Bay Regional Council expects to pulls its support for the Ruataniwha Dam project this morning, the controversial scheme is all but dead in the water. Local farmers now say they doubt it… Audio
DOC 'know what they're doing' on land swaps - Minister
The Conservation Minister is defending a potential law change on swapping conservation land against accusations of arrogance. Audio
Land-swap law change would be a 'constitutional outrage'
Opinion - Any attempt to retrospectively reverse the court's Ruataniwha dam decision would be deeply offensive to the rule of law and a constitutional outrage, writes Sir Geoffrey Palmer.
Govt eyes law change after dam decision
The government is to look at changing the law so it can swap protected conservation land for commercial developments such as the Ruataniwha Dam.
Ruling most likely the end for Ruataniwha dam - Minister
A Supreme Court ruling that protected conservation land cannot be destroyed for the Ruataniwha Dam in Hawke's Bay probably spells the end of the controversial project, Maggie Barry says. Video, Audio
Govt to look at changing law after Ruataniwha Dam decision
There are fears the Government may try to change the law to get around a Supreme Court ruling against turning protected land in Ruahine Forest Park into a dam. Video, Audio
Ruataniwha project not over yet
Despite a loss in the Supreme Court the government will look at changing the law to enable it to seize the conservation land for the Ruataniwha dam. Audio
Conservation land can't be destroyed for dam - Supreme Court
The ruling, released today, is a blow for the prospects of the $900 million Hawke's Bay irrigation scheme. Audio
Hawke's Bay Regional Council chief executive Andrew Newman resigns
Andrew Newman has resigned at a time when the $900 million Ruataniwha water storage project he promoted looks increasingly in doubt.
Supreme Court to hear Ruataniwha Dam appeal
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal on whether the Ruataniwha irrigation project can go ahead in Hawke's Bay.
Moratorium sought over Ruataniwha Dam plans
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council wants its investment company to halt the Ruataniwha Dam until a review of the scheme is complete.
Key supporter of Ruataniwha Dam resigns
Andy Pearce has resigned as the chair of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's investment company, which is developing the $900 million project.
Council orders review of Ruataniwha scheme
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council has ordered an independent review of the controversial $900 million Ruataniwha water storage project.
HBRC council balance tips against dam
There's been a shift in the balance of power on the Hawke's Bay Regional Council, with the majority now against or having major questions about the Ruataniwha water storage project.
Ruataniwha Dam: Public Works Act acquisition on table
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council intends to try to acquire conservation land for a controversial water storage scheme even if its court appeal fails.