Environment

Rotorua sheds polluted air status today

Rotorua has officially lost its 'polluted' air quality status after 15 years of coordinated action by the local community and Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

Blueberry waste turned into sustainable packaging

A collaboration between Scion and Rotorua's Mamaku Blue winery could see consumers enjoying their blueberries in sustainable trays. The partnership is developing... Read More

Safety: Trees removed to improve train visibility

KiwiRail and the Matamata-Piako District Council are removing some trees and trimming the remaining ones along the rail line adjacent to State Highway 27 in... Read More

Wildlife Act changes explained

Environmentalists are furious about changes made under urgency to the Wildlife Act, but the Department of Conservation says the amendments don't change the... Read More

Glyphosphate in food: Residue limits could rise

Friday is the final day for the public to have its say on the proposed changes to the maximum residue limits of insecticides, pesticides and animal medicines... Read More

Rare parasitic plant rediscovered

Aotearoa's only parasitic plant has been rediscovered in Wainuiomata, after wild populations of the species were thought to be extinct from the region for... Read More

Tenancy Tribunal rules against Waihī landlord

A family living in a rental significantly affected by mould desperately wanted to move out, but they were torn because it was the only house they had ever... Read More

Natural hazards cost NZ $64b since 2010

New research commissioned by IAG New Zealand has revealed that natural hazards have cost the country a staggering $64 billion since 2010 - and the price tag... Read More

Quarry park short on volunteers

If you love whiling away your free time behind a weed eater, chainsaw or tractor - or simply by getting stuck into gardening - you might be able to help out... Read More

Petition opposed to raising the glyphosate limits

Friday is the final day for the public to have its say on the proposed changes to the maximum residue limits of insecticides, pesticides and animal medicines... Read More

Conservationist honoured for 50 years of service

A Western Bay of Plenty man has officially been invested as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contribution to conservation in Te Puke. Julian... Read More

New route planned for Cathedral Cove access

Planning is under way to get Hahei Beach Walk rerouted and open in time for next summer. The track, which links Hahei to the Mautohe Cathedral Cove Track,... Read More