Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Environment


EPA welcomes four new board members

EPA welcomes four new board members

Farmers WeeklySep 18, 2024
Paul Connell reappointed as board member and as acting interim chair.

Threatened mudfish safe on Craigmore farm

Annette ScottSep 16, 2024
Critically endangered species found thriving in South Canterbury spring.

Vast national restoration project must start locally

Guest writerSep 13, 2024
Catchment groups are essential to Recloaking Papatūānuku, an ambitious initiative to restore 2 million hectares of native forest and wetlands.

We happen to grow plastic’s natural enemy

Alan EmersonSep 10, 2024
As the world wakes up to the devastation wrought by microplastics, says Alan Emerson, our wool marketers are missing a trick.


Tireless champion of wetlands honoured

Tireless champion of wetlands honoured

Farmers WeeklyMay 17, 2024
Dr Beverley Clarkson receives University of Waikato medal.
Anglers, catchment work to restore spawning stream

Anglers, catchment work to restore spawning stream

Farmers WeeklyMay 17, 2024
Alpha Burn Station also pitches in for Wānaka native restoration project.
Stations feel pointy end of water regs

Stations feel pointy end of water regs

Annette ScottMay 14, 2024
‘Sensitive lakes’ area of Ashburton high country the scene of much farmer frustration, big day out hears.
Advocacy groups unite under one roof

Advocacy groups unite under one roof

Federated FarmersMay 10, 2024
Fieldays' Rural Advocacy Hub: Uniting Farmers for Change.
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Just add water: building a wetland from scratch

Hugh StringlemanMay 1, 2024
A lower Northland farmer has constructed a wetland as a demonstration for the Piroa Conservation Trust.
Greenpeace’s bluff and bluster machine rolls on

Greenpeace’s bluff and bluster machine rolls on

Alan EmersonMay 1, 2024
Alan Emerson takes issue with Greenpeace over its recent 'unchecked' claims on nitrates in water.
Many moving parts to land use decisions

Many moving parts to land use decisions

Guest writerApr 30, 2024
With so many factors to consider when making long-term calls about farming, it would be useful to have some sort of consolidated manual to consult, writes Sue Edmonds.
Members wanted for Waste Advisory Board

Members wanted for Waste Advisory Board

Farmers WeeklyApr 29, 2024
Nominations sought for people to advise environment minister on minimising waste.
You couldn’t be more wrong about wetlands

You couldn’t be more wrong about wetlands

Guest writerApr 23, 2024
A lesson for Alan Emerson in a land practice that is useful, beautiful and good.
Otago charging ahead with rule changes

Otago charging ahead with rule changes

Federated FarmersApr 15, 2024
Federated Farmers disappointed with Otago Regional Council’s decision to plough on with its land and water plan.
Wairarapa environmentalists are masters of their ag destiny

Wairarapa environmentalists are masters of their ag destiny

Farmers WeeklyApr 12, 2024
Wairarapa dairy farmers Hamish and Rachel Hammond have impressive academic credentials under their farming belts.
Seed islands to help regenerate Northland forest

Seed islands to help regenerate Northland forest

Farmers WeeklyApr 9, 2024
Craigmore launches native planting projects that will harness birds and wind to spread further afield.
Tinder-dry grass keeps fire risk high

Tinder-dry grass keeps fire risk high

Farmers WeeklyApr 8, 2024
Cooler weather is no defence when the grass lies this dry and brown, warns Scion.
Tree scientists quarter the globe to save species

Tree scientists quarter the globe to save species

Farmers WeeklyMar 28, 2024
NZ researchers travel to Mexico to help unravel connections between micro-organisms, trees and environmental change.
Community pressure forces ECan backdown

Community pressure forces ECan backdown

Federated FarmersMar 28, 2024
Calls to save an Ashburton creek have Federated Farmers support.
I do wish they’d dry up about wetlands

I do wish they’d dry up about wetlands

Alan EmersonMar 26, 2024
Wetlands have a place but they aren’t the answer to all our water and climate change problems, says Alan Emerson
Fact and fiction in ag today

Fact and fiction in ag today

Bryan GibsonMar 22, 2024
Two recent examples of the different standpoints prevailing in the industry give Bryan Gibson pause.
Fish & Game are out counting birds and trout

Fish & Game are out counting birds and trout

Farmers WeeklyMar 22, 2024
And Fish & Game staff are putting bands on mallard legs too, all in the name of conservation.
Three cheers for the long goodbye to SNAs

Three cheers for the long goodbye to SNAs

Alan EmersonMar 20, 2024
Alan Emerson will be pleased to see the back of a certain piece of environmental legislation.
SNA suspension gives farmers ‘breathing space’

SNA suspension gives farmers ‘breathing space’

Neal WallaceMar 15, 2024
Government says policy change won’t violate property rights.
A reserve bank for the environment

A reserve bank for the environment

David EadeMar 15, 2024
The economic levers a government has provide a useful model for the environmental checks and balances it will need, writes David Eade.
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Ungrazed DOC land adds fuel to the fire

Craig PageMar 14, 2024
We need to have a conversation about the fuel load that results when conservation land is left ungrazed – and the risk it poses to productive farms, says Craig Page.
Fire sparks questions about DOC choices

Fire sparks questions about DOC choices

Annette ScottMar 13, 2024
Blaze at North Otago reserve threatens farmland.
Environmental effort that’s for the birds

Environmental effort that’s for the birds

Farmers WeeklyMar 12, 2024
Farmers making a difference to wildlife are set to gather for the Dairy Environment Leaders forum in Wellington.
Bull calves operation takes BoP award

Bull calves operation takes BoP award

Farmers WeeklyMar 12, 2024
Protecting freshwater a high priority for family operation.
Save the wails for whales, Greenpeace

Save the wails for whales, Greenpeace

Alan EmersonMar 9, 2024
Alan Emerson is really happy that what he calls a ‘fringe lobby group’ is being held to account.
High Peak comes out on top at Ballance awards 

High Peak comes out on top at Ballance awards 

Farmers WeeklyMar 8, 2024
Eight-way partnership running four different businesses scores first prize.
Environment Canterbury rates and pillages

Environment Canterbury rates and pillages

Call for Central Government to urgently step in to force a pause on changes to regional freshwater rules until new national policy direction are confirmed.
Better farming for a better future

Better farming for a better future

Farmers WeeklyMar 5, 2024
A summit organised by the Wai Kōkopu catchment will share insights with and from progressive farmers.
‘Trees for cheese’ plant officially opens

‘Trees for cheese’ plant officially opens

Neal WallaceMar 1, 2024
World’s largest dedicated cheese factory has switched to 100% renewable energy.
More effluent dumps ‘a no-brainer’

More effluent dumps ‘a no-brainer’

Federated FarmersFeb 29, 2024
Call to prioritise the lack of effluent dumps across New Zealand 'causing thousands of litres of effluent a week to be discharged directly onto our roads'.
man wearing a camo jacket hold a freshly caught fish while crouching next to a river

Let the rivers flow as they should

Guest writerFeb 23, 2024
Science now recognises that rivers need to be allowed to behave as naturally as possible, writes Zane Moss of Fish & Game.
More unworkable regs for government to fix

More unworkable regs for government to fix

Guest writerFeb 21, 2024
Groundswell takes aim at newly revived rules on areas of significance to Māori.
Spotlight back on Hi-Cane use

Spotlight back on Hi-Cane use

Richard RennieFeb 20, 2024
EPA committee schedules week of hearings into kiwifruit bud break spray.
Wind turbines stir up Southland community

Wind turbines stir up Southland community

Charlie WilliamsonFeb 16, 2024
As wind farm construction ramps up to meet climate goals, we ask whether the consultation process is adequate.
Tonnes of silage wrap going to waste

Tonnes of silage wrap going to waste

Neal WallaceFeb 15, 2024
Recycling company keen to get hold of bale plastic for recycling into goods offshore.
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