Environment

Flush taps each morning to reduce contamination

Flushing a cup of water from your taps each morning can help remove some of the metals, such as lead, that can accumulate in water overnight says a Water New... Read More

Boats warned away from Whakaari/White Island

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has issued a message on behalf of the Harbourmaster advising boats to "avoid the area around Whakaari until further notice". On... Read More

Wharawhara Rd rest area a hot spot for fly-tipping

Road contractors are cleaning up mounds of illegally dumped rubbish every week at Katikati's Wharawhara Rd rest area. Two to three trailer-loads of rubbish... Read More

Minor eruption at Whakaari sees alert level rise

A minor eruption has occurred at Whakaari/White Island. The Volcanic Alert Level has now been raised to Level 3 and the Aviation Colour Code raised to orange. On... Read More

Coromandel camera trial shines light on forest

Advanced high-definition cameras trialled to monitor canopy health in Coromandel Forest Park are showing 'stark” differences where possum populations... Read More

Dumping disaster: The cost of ‘convenience’

Work has begun on fencing off an area on Mountain Road notorious for illegal dumping. Contractors wearing climbing gear have started removing illegally dumped... Read More

Threatened dabchick victim of dog attack

A threatened dabchick/weweia has been killed by a dog at Lake Ōkāreka near Rotorua. Rotorua and Taupō are the main strongholds for dabchicks, with a total... Read More

Rotorua’s war on Wallabies given $30,000 boost

Seven iwi who are battling to save native forests surrounding Rotorua's lakes from the brink of environmental collapse due to wallaby damage are being given... Read More

New camera keeping an eye on Whakaari

GeoNet volcano camera followers will have noticed a new camera recently installed at Te Kaha, in the Bay of Plenty. This camera looks west, giving another... Read More

Launch of sustainable vegetable systems

Potatoes New Zealand is delighted to announce the launch of the Sustainable Vegetable Systems Tool, an innovative solution designed to enhance sustainability... Read More

Predator Free volunteer devastated by stolen traps

Trapper James Packer's legacy to his brother has been jeopardised as more of his traps have been stolen. James, who is deaf and severely autistic, is a Predator... Read More

Coromandel flood models likely to be controversial

More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement work in Whangamatā over the next six years with Thames-Coromandel District Council now... Read More