Environment

Native orchids begin to blossom

The sight of native orchids starting to sprout on the site of an old wild ginger infestation has reinforced the value of consistently attacking pest plants. Waikato... Read More

Tsunami works moved up

Construction of a tsunami refuge at the Gordon Spratt Reserve in Papamoa is to be brought forward, with construction expected to beginning in the next financial... Read More

Blitzing Katikati’s biology

A 'slice” of Katikati from forest to sea will come under intense scrutiny in March when scientists and amateurs attempt to identify every living organism in... Read More

Rena commissioners appointed

Four commissioners who will hear the application from the Rena owners for a resource consent to leave part of the wreck on Astrolabe Reef (Otaiti) have been appointed. The... Read More

Change in weather brings rain

With high temperatures, sunny skies and plenty of dry weather, January has been a very settled month. However, changes in weather patterns over New Zealand for the... Read More

New Talisman confident of application

New Talisman Gold Mines has hit back at detractors saying the company is confident of its application for resource consents. A statement reveals the consents were... Read More

Funding for ecological restorations

Do you or your community group have an ecological restoration project that could do with a bit of a financial hand? Applications are now being accepted for the Waikato... Read More

Katikati recycling hours extended

Katikati Recycling Centre is locking in its extended opening hours on Saturdays following a successful three-month trial and public demand. From February 7, the... Read More

13 more acts for Sundaise Festival

The Sundaise Festival organisers keep rolling out the good news, with 13 more additions to the line-up being announced this month. Overflowing with music, arts,... Read More

Matata sewerage subsidised

Whakatane District Council have taken issue with the evidence presented to the Environment Court regarding the Matata sewerage scheme. In an appeal currently being... Read More

Protect Karangahake meeting tonight

Inquisitive people can learn more about the legal action currently being taken by Protect Karangahake at a group meeting in Paeroa tonight. Concerned locals and... Read More

Matata claims sewerage set up

Allegations are flying that Whakatane District Council are desperately trying to entrap Matata ratepayers into helping pay for sewerage schemes in Edgecumbe and... Read More