Environment

Government advances 100 per cent electricity goal

The Government is taking a significant step toward its goal for 100 per cent renewable electricity generation in a move that could be a game changer for consumers... Read More

National weather update

Sunny with cloudy areas and light winds appear to be the conditions for much of the country today as a moderate southwesterly airflow flows over New Zealand, says... Read More

Govt investment a “win for climate & environment”

The Government's proposed $124 million investment in recycling is a 'win for employment, climate and environment” says a local waste campaigner. Bay... Read More

Whakaari: Victim’s brother hopes tours can resume

The brother of a man killed in the Whakaari/White Island eruption says he hopes a new warning system will mean tours on the island can resume soon. Mark... Read More

New alert system would have warned about Whakaari

A new volcano warning system - which would have alerted people to the Whakaari/White Island eruption 16 hours before it happened - is ready to be made operational. The... Read More

Boil water notice issued for Coromandel town

A boil water notice has been issued today for the Coromandel Town public water supply. 'The recent heavy rain has meant increased sediment in the water reaching... Read More

Govt to spend $20m on catchment restoration

A $20 million injection into catchment groups across the country will deliver hundreds of jobs, training opportunities, and help clean up waterways, the government... Read More

Proposed new mining project in Waihi announced

Mining company OceanaGold has today announced a significant new project in Waihi. Named ‘Project Quattro', the proposed project involves four major activities.... Read More

Pongakawa recycle drop-off trial ends this weekend

The Pongakawa rural recycling trial will end this Saturday. People have from 9am to 1pm to get their recycling in. People then have until the end of July... Read More

A clean energy future for more public services

New Zealand's state sector has taken another step towards a clean energy future with six new projects that will be supported by the government's clean-powered... Read More

Skipper fined $8500 after barge grounding

The mussel barge, Falcon, ran aground on Motuokino Island off the Coromandel coast because no one on board was keeping proper look out, says Maritime New Zealand. The... Read More

Joining forces to tackle unwanted pests & diseases

Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Biosecurity New Zealand to build regional capability in preparation for any future... Read More