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Combatting high nitrate levels: 'As farmers we've got to be honest'
A farmer in an area known as ground zero for high nitrate levels, is making fundamental changes to the way he farms in order to lessen his impact on water quality.
Canterbury farmers look for solution to nitrate trouble
Some farmers in mid-Canterbury are making significant changes to the way they farm to reduce the amount of nitrate coming off their properties and improve water quality.
Nitrate levels in private… Audio
Hauraki Gulf restrictions worry recreational fishers
Major new fishing restrictions are to be put in place to rejuvenate the Hauraki Gulf.
The Government has just announced 18 marine reserves will be in place within three years and there will be… Audio
Govt announces new strategy for Hauraki Gulf
Minister for Oceans and Fisheries David Parker and Acting Minister of Conservation Ayesha Verrall have released the Government Strategy for revitalising the Hauraki Gulf, in the face of depleting fish… Audio
East Coast flooding: Damage assessment underway
Work continues this morning to assess and repair the damage wrough by flooding on the East Coast.
Ben Greene is the Civil Defence and Emergency Manager at Gisborne District Council.
He spoke to… Audio
Farmer on what he's doing to combat nitrates
A farmer in an area known as ground zero for high nitrate levels, is making fundamental changes to the way he farms in order to lesson his impact on water quality.
Levels in private drinking water… Audio
Farmers assessing flood damage in East Coast and Canterbury
Farmers on the East Coast, north of Gisborne, are in clean-up mode after a huge deluge over the weekend caused flooding and washed away roads.
Harry Boorman's big bird year
Harry Boorman is on a mission to see as many birds around the world as possible. The UK birder lives in Aotearoa and while working in Auckland is desperately getting to as many places as he can to see… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy talks to Kathryn about his four days on the Paparoa Track, the country's newest Great Walk. He has now cycled it and walked it - traversing from one side of the Paparoa National Park to the… Audio, Gallery
Envoy: Shark Cull - Andre Borell
Although some are protected and endangered, off Australia's east coast sharks are also culled - according to a new documentary. Narrated by Eric Bana, Envoy: Shark Cull is about the world's longest… Audio, Gallery
People Power saves iconic Auckland pohutukawa tree
The community who rallied to protect an iconic pohutakawa says that it shouldn't have required "People Power" for Auckland Council to own up to its mistake that put the tree at risk in the first place… Audio
Homes by the sea may lead to tragedy, climate study warns
A researcher says it is time to change building habits with sea levels predicted to rise.
Gas industry group wants help with renewables: 'the flame isn't going out'
A new gas lobby group wants a national energy strategy to help the industry move into renewables, such as hydrogen and biogas.
Sanford backs lengthy lead-in for cameras on fishing boats
A three-year delay before cameras are installed in fishing boats is justified, because it will take time to fine tune the technology, a major fishing company says.
Clean Car Discount scheme may include motorcycles in future
Under the newly announced government policy, motorcycles were omitted from the plan which will give discounts for people buying electric vehicles.
Chris Gibson: the surprising environmental impact of guitars
Musicians often sing about environmental problems, but what about the environmental issues tied up with the materials from which their guitars are made Audio
Alistair Woodward: The rise of the urban light truck
This week the government announced a levy on new utes to help pay for subsidies for electric vehicles. Four of the top ten best-selling new vehicles in New Zealand in 2020 were double cab utes. Yet… Audio
Used condoms, tampons being flushed onto Wellington beaches
Cotton buds, tampon wrappers, used-condoms, hair pins and razorblade-heads. You probably don't want to see any of these items again after being used, let alone washed up on our beaches.
But with… Video, Audio
Fishing vessel cameras aim to curb catch dumping
Fishing boats will now have to bring their entire catch back to port - as part of moves to ensure skippers report other wildlife that is accidentally caught. Audio
Auckland scheme seeks to slash illegal dumping of construction and demolition waste
At least half of Auckland's waste comes from construction and demolition, and Auckland Council is piloting a new programme to get the building industry to lift its game.
