Environment

Cooler weather is no defence when the grass lies this dry and brown, warns Scion.

NZ researchers travel to Mexico to help unravel connections between micro-organisms, trees and environmental change.

Calls to save an Ashburton creek have Federated Farmers support.

Wetlands have a place but they aren’t the answer to all our water and climate change problems, says Alan Emerson

Two recent examples of the different standpoints prevailing in the industry give Bryan Gibson pause.

And Fish & Game staff are putting bands on mallard legs too, all in the name of conservation.

Alan Emerson will be pleased to see the back of a certain piece of environmental legislation.

Government says policy change won’t violate property rights.

The economic levers a government has provide a useful model for the environmental checks and balances it will need, writes David Eade.

We need to have a conversation about the fuel load that results when conservation land is left ungrazed – and the risk it poses to productive farms, says Craig Page.

Blaze at North Otago reserve threatens farmland.

Farmers making a difference to wildlife are set to gather for the Dairy Environment Leaders forum in Wellington.

Protecting freshwater a high priority for family operation.

Alan Emerson is really happy that what he calls a ‘fringe lobby group’ is being held to account.

Eight-way partnership running four different businesses scores first prize.

Call for Central Government to urgently step in to force a pause on changes to regional freshwater rules until new national policy direction are confirmed.

A summit organised by the Wai Kōkopu catchment will share insights with and from progressive farmers.

World’s largest dedicated cheese factory has switched to 100% renewable energy.

Call to prioritise the lack of effluent dumps across New Zealand 'causing thousands of litres of effluent a week to be discharged directly onto our roads'.

Science now recognises that rivers need to be allowed to behave as naturally as possible, writes Zane Moss of Fish & Game.

Groundswell takes aim at newly revived rules on areas of significance to Māori.

EPA committee schedules week of hearings into kiwifruit bud break spray.

As wind farm construction ramps up to meet climate goals, we ask whether the consultation process is adequate.

Recycling company keen to get hold of bale plastic for recycling into goods offshore.

A community leader calls for thinking beyond costly roadways to ensure the future of the region.

Briefing on policy tells ministers top-down approach hasn’t worked.

Environment Southland invokes emergency powers to open lagoon to the ocean.

When Groundswell NZ founding member Bryce Mackenzie isn’t lobbying for better policies, caring for a Southland river is another lifelong passion keeping him busy.

There are four key ingredients to building a garden treat from scraps, community compost educator Kaitlyn Lamb says.

Don’t wait to develop a wetland – that’s the advice from one Central Hawke’s Bay farmer.

The older generation tended to drain something that is today considered a real farm asset.

Safely disposing of used tyres is about to become better for the environment and easier for farmers.

South Waikato get advice from Fonterra and help from NZ Landcare Trust’s Nathan Burkepile.

Models will give more accurate predictions how large wildfires will spread.

Bay of Plenty couple's biodiversity focus proves positive for farming operation.

Foothills Catchment Group founding member and Mid Canty Feds president believes farmers need to feel a direct stake in a catchment group for their actions to be effective.