Environment

5.3M quake off BOP coast on Friday night

A 5.3M earthquake struck off the Bay of Plenty coast late Friday night. Geonet reports that the 5.3M quake was recorded at 11.37pm, 70 km north-west of Te Kaha... Read More

Mayor issues emissions challenge to district

Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says it is time for the district council to step up and show leadership around reducing emissions. At a meeting on Thursday, Whakatāne... Read More

$2.5M grant to support forest restoration work

The Kaimai Mamaku Ranges are a taonga to Aotearoa. But the Kaimai Mamaku forests and catchments are not thriving. Our precious natural infrastructure is under... Read More

Free rainwater harvesting workshops on offer

Rain is something Kiwis unfortunately know plenty about this year. Now, Tauranga City Council is giving people a free opportunity to learn how to harvest some... Read More

Calls for duck shooters to adapt to the conditions

This Saturday marks the annual start to the gamebird shooting season throughout New Zealand. Eastern Region Fish & Game are encouraging shooter to be adaptive... Read More

Persimmon season in great shape

New Zealand's short but sweet persimmon season is now underway with the 2023 crop of these vibrant orange, honey-flavoured fruit available in stores from May to... Read More

Slip crushes house during EBOP deluge

A person has been admitted to hospital with injuries after a landslide came down on top of their house as rain pummelled the Eastern Bay of Plenty triggering floods... Read More

Study links youth mental health & the environment

Data from nearly one million young people used in a newly published study demonstrates a link between environmental factors, and youth mental health. Global statistics... Read More

Senior scientist to help NZ‘s critical challenges

Scion senior scientist Dr Grace Villamor is one of 34 new faces at Te Pūnaha Matatini, joining the organisation as a principal investigator for the next three... Read More

Online mapping for pest control in Bay of Plenty

A collective effort to develop an online mapping system shows the extent voluntary and community groups in the Western Bay of Plenty are going to in helping... Read More

Kiwi Conservation Club celebrates 30 years

A bush reserve in Te Puna is now benefiting from the addition of another 100 trees. This month marks two significant birthdays, both of which have been recognised... Read More

Fish & Game calls for enforcement of orders

Fish & Game New Zealand is urging regional councils to step up and protect New Zealand's rivers and lakes by enforcing Water Conservation Orders - WCOs. WCOs... Read More