Climate
Environmentally aware NZers are embracing the circular economy
The concept of the circular economy has been around for many years, but this sustainable way of doing business is getting a boost from a new breed of environmentally aware consumers. Audio
Environmentally aware NZers are embracing the circular economy
The concept of the circular economy has been around for many years, but this sustainable way of doing business is getting a boost from a new breed of environmentally aware consumers.
AudioDrought hit Hawkes Bay farmer call for help
Drought and the effects of coronavirus are hitting farmers hard. Mark Warren from Waipari Station in central Hawke's Bay has taken a break from hauling lambs out of mud to tell Jesse about his… Audio
The Evolving E-commerce Wars
Trade Me has been our favourite online marketplace for nearly two decades, but serious competition is on the way. Peter Griffin looks at our e-commerce options. Audio
NIWA's annual glacier survey not hindered by ash and dust
The Australian bushfires didn't hamper NIWA's annual glacier survey undertaken yesterday as first through they might. Dr Drew Lorrey is NIWA's climate scientist and he explains what they found to… Audio
Nelson joins hands with Denmark climate experts
Nelson City Council and iwi-owned Wakatu Incorporation have formalised a link with European experts on developing initiatives to tackle the consequences of climate change.
How to make companies fit for purpose with climate change
Martin Rich says you don't have to trash the environment around you in order to make money. Audio
What will more rain do to EQC liabilities?
New research has found climate change and the expected increase in extreme weather events will mean higher damages - and an additional liability for EQC. 8000 claims lodged to the EQC between 2000 and… Audio
Where every drop of water counts
Aucklanders can still turn on their taps during the drought but outside of the city supply, the north is counting every drop of water. Audio
Where every drop of water counts
Aucklanders can still turn on their taps during the drought but outside of the city supply, the north is counting every drop of water.
AudioHalf sandy beaches could go by 2100
Sandy beaches make up a third of the world's coastlines - but we could lose half of them in the next 80 years according to new research published in the journal Nature Climate Change. Audio
Secrets of the great white shark
World first research into great white shark behaviour in local waters is bringing fascinating new insights, as well as new warnings, to the surface. Kathryn Ryan talks to the University of Guelph's… Audio
Nelson-Tasman Climate Forum launched
The Nelson-Tasman Climate Forum is designed to unite local and central government leaders with local climate activists and help guide a community-led plan to tackle climate change.
Jacinda Ardern expected to raise climate change with Scott Morrison
In an apparent change of tune, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expects to raise the topic of climate change with Australian counterpart Scott Morrison tomorrow.
New proposals to clean up the nations air are overdue
One of the country's top air quality scientists says new proposals to clean up the nation's air are long overdue. Under proposed changes in a Ministry for the Environment discussion document… Audio
New Zealand to give $2m to Fiji climate change relocation fund
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced $2 million in funding to put towards the relocation of Fijian communities displaced by climate change.
Fiji asks NZ to speak up on climate change
Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is asking New Zealand to back his call for Australia to commit to doing more to address climate change. Audio
Aucklanders breaking water use records
Watercare says it's growing increasingly concerned by Auckland's skyrocketing water use.
Peak demand records for the region were broken three times last week, with Aucklanders using more than 560… Audio
Jacinda Ardern resists calls to get tough on Australia
Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has failed to convince Jacinda Ardern to send a strong message to Australia on climate change when she visits there this week.
Bainimarama made his position… Audio
Fiji PM urges NZ to pressure Australia over climate
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is calling on New Zealand to back his country in pushing Australia to commit more to climate change action.
