Environment

Mild end to August with spring weather coming

WeatherWatch reports that the westerly wind flow is with us now and as we enter the final week of August it may turn more sub-tropical for some. The set up means... Read More

The big weather picture for Saturday and Sunday

Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson at WeatherWatch.co.nz says that a southwesterly airflow lies over New Zealand today, moving around a large high in the Tasman Sea. In... Read More

Plants galore at Grower Direct

Today Saturday, August 24, Grower Direct in Te Puna celebrates its eighth birthday with the opening of new growing houses, specifically designed for tomato, chilli... Read More

Final coast care planting days this season

For those who haven't yet experienced the buzz that comes from being involved in a Coast Care day, the last dune planting days of the winter season are coming... Read More

Tauranga students stand in solidarity

Tauranga students stood outside council chambers this afternoon to support Wellingtonian Ollie Langridge for his 100th day protesting outside Parliament Ollie... Read More

New marine pest found near Great Barrier Island

A potentially serious marine pest has been recorded in New Zealand for the first time. The sea squirt clavelina oblonga has been found in the waters around Great... Read More

Reports highlight flood risk under climate change

Two reports released today by NIWA and the Deep South National Science Challenge reveal new information about how many New Zealanders, how many buildings and how... Read More

Coastal structures policy up for consultation

Tauranga City Council's Policy Committee has adopted a draft Coastal Structures Policy for public consultation later this year. The role of this policy is to... Read More

Kiwi Trust launches photo competition

The Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust has launched its 2019 photo competition with some great adventure prizes and a category for younger photographers. Photographers... Read More

Schools unsure of rights during emergency lockdown

Principals and early childhood centres are worried they will break the law if they stop parents from collecting their children during emergency lockdowns. ... Read More

Calls for applications to environment fund

Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Environmental Enhancement Fund (EEF) has opened for applications. The fund is open to almost any group that wants some help... Read More

A volcanic trip without leaving classroom

Thousands of New Zealand students will this week be taking a peek into active volcanic craters without having to leave the safety of their classrooms. Thanks... Read More