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The Greens urge Govt to step up on climate action
Environment Aotearoa 2022 was released today and is a stark reminder of the serious change needed to to protect New Zealand's native plants, wildlife, habitats and ecosystems. Eugenie Sage, the Green… Audio
Southland council opts to allow irrigation after water shortages
Southland farmers can turn their irrigators on again - after two weeks without them.
Department of Conservation warns Easter trampers to be cautious
The long Easter weekend is upon us and many people are keen to get away.
Easter's a popular time for tramping.
Department of Conservation director of heritage and visitors Tim Bamford spoke to Susie… Audio
'Cut and paste' climate change policy draws criticism
Councillor Stuart Wilson has rubbished Ashburton's updated climate change policy, voting against what he called a "cut and paste" document with no local focus.
"Nobody will ever be able to fill the shoes of Tā Toby"
After 16 years, the chair of the Te Arawa Lakes Trust, Sir Toby Curtis, has decided to step down.
'The sea level is not going to rise so don't worry about it'
A Westport Rating Joint Committee discussion on the town's proposed flood protection scheme has prompted regional council chairman Allan Birchfield to claim "the sea level is not going to rise so…
Govt funding 16 new projects on mātauranga
The government is funding 16 new projects focussing on mātauranga Māori scientific research.
Each project is receiving about a $250,00, including horticultural and food enterprises, a study into… Audio
Asbestos water pipes widespread, but low risk to health
Asbestos fibres are leaching into Christchurch's drinking water from ageing underground pipes.
Ōtautahi has nearly 800 kilometres of asbestos-cement piping; and nationwide, that figure is around… Audio
85% of silage film imported to New Zealand now being recycled
About 85 percent of the silage film being imported into New Zealand is now being recycled, after silage wrap distributor Webbline joined a large-scale recycling scheme.
Pacific political alliance forms against deep sea mining
A new political alliance against deep-sea mining in the Pacific kicks off today.
Members of the alliance share concerns about corporations and governments exploiting the ocean floor for minerals. The… Audio
Backers defend plans for offshore wind energy project off Taranaki coast
The backers of a new wind energy project off the Taranaki coast believe the eyewatering costs of their technology will come down by the time work starts - that is if it goes ahead.
DOC investigates after group skinned and ate seal
The Department of Conservation is investigating after a group occupying Mahanga Bay in Wellington skinned and ate a seal.
New Zealand's Climate Change Performance
Patrick Phelps from Minerals West Coast joins us once again, examining some of the claims being made about New Zealand's performance on climate change in the past 30 years. Audio
'Get on and get it done' - West Coast councillors on Buller River protection works
Frustrations boiled over yesterday as West Coast councillors heard delays in emergency repairs to protection works in the lower Buller River had left Westport vulnerable to another extreme weather…
Robin counting on Aotea Great Barrier Island
The previously regionally-extinct North Island Robins have gradually returned to Aotea Great Barrier Island, but it remains difficult to track how well they are doing. Judy Gilbert manages the Windy… Audio
Leaders urged to make strong commitments at ocean conference
In Palau this week global leaders are being urged to commit to concrete actions to protect the world's oceans. Audio
Groundswell: Who are they and what do they want?
Groundswell says it advocates for farmers and rural communities - but what does it stand for and is its message getting through? Audio
Groundswell: Who are they and what do they want?
Groundswell says it advocates for farmers and rural communities - but what does it stand for and is its message getting through?
AudioOur Ocean conference: more than 80 countries to be represented
Pledges toward protecting the sea are expected at the Our Ocean Conference in Palau this week, with more than 80 countries expected to be represented.
Call for action over forestry slash in Tairāwhiti
Forestry regulations should be tightened to prevent incidents such as logs clogging a river, an ex-councillor says.
