Environment

Green light for Te Awa River Ride

Cyclists and walkers will now have a safer way to get around Taupo, Turangi, and between Hamilton and Cambridge, with funding for shared paths and Te Awa River... Read More

An eye on the island

More than 170ha of Matakana Island will be returned to iwi if public submissions rule in favour. If successful, the eastern end of Matakana Island, Panepane... Read More

Low-emissions for heavy transport a step closer

Getting low-emission trucks on the road is a step closer with investment in infrastructure to support hydrogen vehicles. The Infrastructure Reference Group... Read More

A green building on the white continent

Aiming to reduce waste, energy use and emission rates, the colour of the new Scott Base may not be decided, but one thing is clear - the building will be green. Antarctica... Read More

More than 300k trees to be planted across the BOP

The region's biodiversity and water quality is set to receive a boost following Bay of Plenty Regional Council's success in securing nearly $1.5 million funding... Read More

New catfish control option to be investigated

The goal of eradicating Brown Bullhead Catfish in Lakes Rotoiti and Rotorua is being given another boost with investigation into a new biological control method.... Read More

Climate resilience packages for regions

The government is providing an investment totalling more than $100 million for regions to protect against and mitigate the effects of climate change. Six regions... Read More

Govt progress on climate change essential

The release of the National Climate Change Risk Assessment shows the progress the current government has made to help solve the climate crisis. 'Because of this... Read More

Minor volcanic unrest continues at White Island

New observations in July continue to indicate low levels of volcanic activity at Whakaari/White Island. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 1, says duty volcanologist... Read More

Funding boost for Rangitāiki Floodway completion

Major engineering work to complete the final stages of the Rangitāiki Floodway and to improve the resilience of flood walls on the Rangitāiki River, has received... Read More

Rakitu Island declared predator free

Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage has declared Rakitu Island, off the coast of Aotea/Great Barrier Island, predator free. delighted to announce that... Read More

Big boost for Chatham Islands’ economy

The Chatham Islands will receive close to $40 million for projects that will improve its infrastructure, add to its attraction as a visitor destination, and... Read More