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Controversial Auckland landfill plan gets conditional approval
Independent commissioners have given the controversial Dome Valley dump, located north of Auckland, the green light subject to conditions.
Abbeyfield: how heath and housing can go hand in hand
Bill joins Kathryn to look at at Abbeyfield, a housing initiative that offers independent living for older people in the company of others, by a largely volunteer community provider. Residents pay… Audio
National: EV scheme 'takes from the poor to give to the rich'
The government is being accused by National of acting like a "reverse Robin Hood" with its latest electric vehicle rebate scheme. Audio
National Party vows to fight government car feebate
The government's new 'clean car package' is intended to help decrease greenhouse gas emissions to meet a 2050 carbon neutral target but it has been labelled an unfair "car tax" in disguise by the… Audio
Sticking point for consumers: 'Still a $20,000 difference on a new EV' - MTA
Most car buyers will not be tempted by the government's new feebate scheme for electric vehicles, the motor industry says.
National Party not happy with government's electric vehicle incentives
The Government is being accused by National of acting like a 'reverse Robin Hood' with its latest electric vehicle rebate scheme.
From July this year, people buying new electric vehicles could get as… Audio
When nationally significant land is your land
Moves to protect New Zealand's biodiversity have West Coast farmers feeling under attack as they're dictated to over what they can do with their land. Are they carrying the can for the rest of us? Audio
When nationally significant land is your land
Moves to protect New Zealand's biodiversity have West Coast farmers feeling under attack as they're dictated to over what they can do with their land. Are they carrying the can for the rest of us?
AudioRebate scheme announced for buyers of new and used electric and hybrid vehicles
Buyers of new electric and hybrid vehicles will be eligible for government rebates of up to $8625, in a scheme announced today.
Climate message cutting through
When the Climate Change Commission released its first blueprint for cutting our carbon emissions earlier this year, there were plenty of spurious stories about the end of gas-fired barbies and private… Audio
Climate message cutting through
When the Climate Change Commission released its first blueprint for cutting our carbon emissions earlier this year, there were plenty of spurious stories about the end of gas-fired barbies and private…
AudioToo much heat makes transport fraught
The big budget for a new non-car harbour bridge in Auckland sparked a big 'bike-lash' in the media last week - and how we build and use our roads has become a huge wedge issue all around the country. … Audio
Too much heat makes transport fraught
The big budget for a new non-car harbour bridge in Auckland sparked a big 'bike-lash' in the media last week - and how we build and use our roads has become a huge wedge issue all around the country. …
AudioAirlines hinder efforts to cut carbon emissions - climate watchdog
Europe's biggest airlines are resisting carbon emissions measures after taking Covid-19 bailouts, a climate watchdog says. Audio
Minister on marine and coastal claims: 'action sooner rather than later'
The Minister for Treaty Negotiations Andrew Little expects all claims will now be settled in no more than 30 years, instead of a century.
Queenstown 'Lady of the Lake' under scrutiny for environmental impact
A study into greenhouse gas emissions in Otago has noted the impact of the TSS Earnslaw 'Lady of the Lake' steamship, along with a catalogue of other industries and players.
Crowds march against Significant Natural Area plan in Far North
More than 40 years after her mother's march to Parliament, the daughter of Dame Whina Cooper is leading calls to abandon the reclassification of huge amounts of land in Te Tai Tokerau.
About 1500… Audio
Weka on path to recovery after ordeal
A starving and lost young weka was spotted wandering around Picton's High Street, scavenging from nearby cafes.
Critter of the Week: The Mantis Shrimp
This week's critter is the Mantis Shrimp. Mantis shrimp are undoubtedly one of the coolest and scariest creatures alive. Nic Toki talks to Jesse about this little marine critter. Audio
Why businesses need to slash their carbon emissions
Bernard Hickey has been looking at the Climate Change Commissions latest recommendations. He says that while the Government is dragging its heels, businesses will need to forge ahead on their own to… Audio
