Environment

A guide to camping in the bush

With more people choosing to welcome the New Year in the rustic way, the Department of Conservation have a few tips to make sure there are no accidents in the... Read More

Vandals chainsaw and steal kiwi call box

It's been a hard year for the Moehau Environment Group up on the Northern Coromandel Peninsula. Chairperson Lettecia Williams says the not-for-profit volunteer... Read More

Ending plastic production better focus - research

Recycling will not be enough to dig the world out of the dangerous mountain of plastic it is drowning in, a leading plastic pollution researcher says. Massey... Read More

Reminder to conserve water this summer

Tauranga City Council is asking residents and visitors to conserve water following a slip in the Kaimai Ranges that is affecting the Joyce Road Processing Plant. The... Read More

New safety video aimed to reduce drownings

'If in doubt, stay out!” is the key message for Kiwis heading out for a swim this summer, which launched recently in a collaborative water safety video between... Read More

Sunning seal spotted in Whakatane

A furry surprise has been spotted in Whakatane soaking up some sun with the locals. A Whakatane resident posted to Facebook saying she spotted the seal below... Read More

Mauao base track reopens

The Mauao base track has reopened and is now safe to use. On December 24 the Mauao base track was closed, as it was not possible to walk around the base track. Tauranga... Read More

Caution urged on coastal tracks during king tides

Tauranga City Council is urging walkers to take care on coastal tracks from tomorrow until Saturday as a series of king tides affects low-lying areas. The council's... Read More

Colour-coded bins accepted in more places

More recycling and rubbish bins will be installed around the country in time for summer, with the accepted standard colour codes. The bins will be installed in... Read More

New wetland to be created in Te Puna

BayTrust has announced a $250,000 grant to kick-start funding for a new wetland development in Te Puna that will feature cycling and walking tracks plus cultural... Read More

Have a waste-free Christmas this year

Tauranga City Council is wanting people to not only have a merry Christmas but a waste free Christmas as well. The festive season is a great time to celebrate... Read More

Student lands summer job with a festive twist

There's summer jobs, then there's epic summer jobs. At least, that's how Bryn Fredheim sees it. The Tauranga local has landed a gig selling Christmas trees in... Read More