Environment

National weather update

The MetService advise that from Tuesday through to Thursday, a ridge should lie over the North Island. 'Meanwhile, a front in the west of the South Island should... Read More

Kawerau projects to receive $5.5million from PGF

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has announced $5.5 million in funding from the Provincial Growth Fund - PGF - for two Kawerau projects and says this is... Read More

Student therapy garden also grows confidence

A Tauranga children's therapy garden will help grow 'confident, active and resilient” leaners who can thrive in a traditional classroom environment. ... Read More

Sport rock climbing not permitted on Mauao

Mauao's Joint Administration Board, Nga Poutiriao o Mauao, has decided not to approve the use of sport rock climbing routes on Mauao. The decision, made at the... Read More

A glimpse into a goldmine

Many have seen the OceanaGold Waihi mine from above - it's hard to miss the 265m deep Martha pit in the middle of Waihi town. Fewer have witnessed the pit's deeper... Read More

River entrance dredging to address safety concerns

The unusually dry winter has forced Whakatāne District Council to undertake dredging operations at the Whakatāne River bar, starting this week. Dredging will... Read More

Conservation Week in the Eastern Bay

It's almost time to get outside and take care of nature, with this years' Conservation week beind held from August 15-23. Conservation Week 2020 is a key annual... Read More

Hungry kiwi turn their backs on second eggs

More than half of the kiwi in one of the country's most prolific conservation initiatives failed to build second-clutch nests or produce an expected second set... Read More

E-waste recycling turns the corner

The Government is stepping up action to deal with environmentally harmful products - including plastic packaging, tyres and e-waste - before they become waste. As... Read More

Water debate continues in BOP court

The Counsel for Creswell NZ was heckled by those in the public gallery as he sought to advance the water bottling giant's case in the Rotorua High Court on... Read More

Tauranga photographer snaps Comet Neowise

Tauranga photographer Amit Ashok Kamble's persistence has paid off. Amit captured Comet Neowsie on camera overnight while at Mount Main Beach. Comet NEOWISE... Read More

National emissions picture unchanged by regions

Approximately two-thirds of New Zealand's regions recorded decreases in their total greenhouse gas emissions, while one-third of regions saw increases between... Read More