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Government needed to delay climate plan due to agencies' ineptitude - Climate Campaigner
A climate campaigner says there's a bunch of good reasons for the Government to delay its plan to tackle the climate crisis - the main one being what he calls the 'staggering ineptitude' of government… Audio
The kaka's return
The return of South Island kākā to the the Ōtepoti Dunedin area has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Claire Concannon hears about the tragedies and the triumphs, and the plans for what comes next.
…The kaka's return
The return of South Island kākā to the the Ōtepoti Dunedin area has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Claire Concannon hears about the tragedies and the triumphs, and the plans for what comes next.
… AudioHuge waste-to-energy plant proposed in South Canterbury
A business consortium aims to build a waste-to-energy plant in South Canterbury, capable of processing 350,000 tonnes of rubbish annually.
Govt extends deadline to publish Emissions Reduction Plan
The government has given itself a five month extension on its deadline to publish the Emissions Reduction Plan, which will set out how New Zealand will meet its climate targets.
Auckland food delivery - without the plastic waste
When Auckland makes it to Level 3, a new mobile kitchen will deliver restaurant-quality meals direct to your door. Chef and founder of the Sustainable Food Company, Amy Klitscher tells us what's on… Audio
Climate change: Young people very worried - survey
Nearly 60 percent of young people approached said they felt very worried or extremely worried and more than 45 percent said feelings about the climate affected their daily lives.
Nicholas strengthens to hurricane as US Gulf Coast braces for flooding
Tropical storm Nicholas has strengthened into a hurricane, and is set to batter the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana with rising seawater and rains that could cause widespread and life-threatening…
Horizons Regional Council moves forward with climate risk planning
Whanganui and Manawatū can expect more hot days and fewer frosts, less rain in the east but more and heavier rain in the west, and more floods, according to a new climate risk assessment.
Extracting green hydrogen from driftwood
Researchers at the University of Canterbury say they are at a breakthrough point in a project to substitute fossil fuels with green hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide. They've been examining how wood… Audio
MooLoo - researchers find toilet training cows is possible
Researchers have found cows can be taught to use a toilet, which they say could help farmers reduce water contamination and greenhouse gas emissions.
Investment fund looks for backing to develop carbon sinks
A new fund to develop carbon sinks on less productive agricultural land is being launched today.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne - The cuckoos' return
Spring sees the return to Aotearoa of not one but two species of native cuckoo, whose migrations are among the longest of any songbird. Kennedy will focus specifically on the long-tailed cuckoo, which… Audio
Damage across Canterbury as front heads north bringing potential for further chaos
Over 1000 homes have been left without power in Canterbury as a stormy front heads north bringing the potential for more destruction. Audio
Councillors comments put residents noses out of joint
The neighbours of a controversial composting and worm farming business in North Taranaki have had their noses put out of joint by a regional councillor questioning whether their olfactory organs are… Audio
Record high air pollution days in Blenheim
Blenheim clocked up a record number of dangerous pollution days this winter.
Taxypayers bearing brunt of outdated emissions scheme for pollution producers
The government's Emissions Trading Scheme is outdated and failing to function properly, meaning some polluters are profiting rather than paying the price, according to a new think-tank report.
Who is responsible for monitoring air quality?
Fire and Emergency has yet to plug a gap over who should test for toxic smoke and warn the public.
Playing Favourites with outgoing DOC boss Lou Sanson
Lou Sanson has had a life-long love affair with nature. Now he's hanging up his hat at DOC, and is joining the show to reflect on some highs and lows during his time, and play some favourite songs. Audio
High winds leave trail of destruction across south
Gales that ripped through the South Island overnight and this morning left a trail of damage, sparking fires, knocking down trees, and pushing over shelter belts.
