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Invasive algae threatens world’s clearest lake in Nelson
Nelson is home to the clearest lake in the world, but it could have a gloomy future.
An invasive algae called lake snow has been found nearby.
Naomi Arnold went for a hike to find out more. Video, Audio
NZ wetlands: Climate 'heroes' need to double in size - campaign
A group of non-governmental organisations are calling for Aoteroa's natural wetlands to be doubled in size by 2050 - only 10 percent, or 249,000 hectares, of Aotearoa's wetlands remain untouched.
DOC looking at need for more Te Urewera funding
Conservation Minister Kiri Allan is promising a forensic examination of the funding available to Tūhoe to maintain Te Urewera and Lake Waikaremoana as one of the Great Walks, after an iwi appeal for… Video, Audio
A hot date to clean up Taupo lake front
It's officially February and as Valentines Day approaches love is in the air... and litter is on the ground. Taupo District Council environmental ranger Shannon Hanson tells Wallace about their event… Audio
Hunt for Blenheim's rose thief
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Marlborough's hunting a thief
Is it YOU!?
Blenheim's rose garden at Pollard Park is being plundered with more than half of this summer's roses stolen.
The… Audio
Shortage of right-hand drive EVs slowing carbon emissions progress - MIA
The Motor Industry Association will ask the government to ease back on its targets for new vehicle carbon emissions.
'Danger time': E coli detected in Taranaki waterways after rainfall
A new fresh water testing methodology confirms that the region's waterways are contaminated with bacteria after rain, ecologists say.
DOC's new head outlines her challenges and priorities
Kathryn speaks with the new Director General of the Department of Conservation, Penny Nelson. She's taken over from Lou Sanson, and has held senior roles with the Ministry for the Environment and the… Audio
Covid-19: Medical waste a threat to human health - WHO
The World Health Organisation says the amount of medical waste generated by the Covid-19 pandemic is a threat to human health and the environment.
A new report is warning discarded syringes, used… Audio
OECD warns action needed for New Zealand to meet emissions targets
The OECD is warning New Zealand that relying on tree planting and carbon credits to slash emissions may not hold water internationally much longer.
Dotterels take up residence in Auckland's Wynyard Point
Two families of Northern New Zealand dotterels are enjoying world-class harbour views from their nests in the gravel on Auckland's Wynyard Point.
The Point is the site of an old Shell silo park but… Audio
Farming industry meets over emissions plans
How on farm emissions should be paid for will be up for debate at a series of meetings being held across provincial New Zealand from next week.
Industry partnership He Waka Eke Noa has come up with… Audio
Te Urewera, Waikaremoana Great Walk to reopen for visitors
Grab your hiking boots - Lake Waikaremoana will reopen to visitors next month.
Te Urewera was shut back in August when Delta arrived and the country went into level 4.
Tūhoe, the iwi and kaitiaki of… Video, Audio
Agricultural emissions pricing options presented to farmers
Industry partnership He Waka Eke Noa includes groups like Dairy NZ and Beef and Lamb NZ, and has come up with two options to pay for emissions.
Kaiapoi factory fire: Nearly 2000 litres of oil recovered from nearby rivers
About 2000 litres of oil have been recovered following a catastrophic factory fire in North Canterbury that left a toxic slick coating Kaiapoi rivers and workers facing an uncertain future.
Cleaning-up toxic oil from Kaiapoi waterways after factory fire
Canterbury regional council staff are using booms and a sucker truck to try capture the toxic oil flushed into Kaiapoi's rivers following a major factory blaze.
Sutton Tools went up in flames… Audio
Uncertainty over impact of toxic oil on Kaiapoi rivers after fire
It's not yet known how much toxic oil has been flushed into Kaiapoi rivers or the extent of ecological damage after a major factory blaze. Audio
Factory fire causes evacuations, toxic oil slick in river
A blaze in Canterbury this morning caused quenching fluid to enter the stormwater system.
Former All Black goes green
Harry Millar is a catchment farm advisor for the Hurunui District Landcare Group. He provides support and expertise to farmers to understand and develop farm environment plans and meet their evolving… Audio
Former All Black goes green
Harry Millar is a catchment farm advisor for the Hurunui District Landcare Group. He provides support and expertise to farmers to understand and develop farm environment plans and meet their evolving…
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