Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Environment

‘Technology not taxes’ – Govt to lower 2050 methane target

The Coalition Government has announced new science-based biogenic methane targets for 2050, promising a “practical, fair pathway” to cut emissions without harming farm productivity...

Young conservationists awarded

The first Mangatangi Maramarua Catchment Young Conservationist Award has been presented to three young men. The catchment committee said Fletcher Grant, Lockie Grant, and Ashton...

Aucklanders asked to have their say on fortnightly rubbish trial

Aucklanders are being invited to share their views on a proposed six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections, set to run in selected suburbs...

Building new pathways

Students from Pukekohe High School are taking a first-hand look at environmentally sustainable buildings and construction projects in Pukekohe. A recent field trip to Te...

New Zealand’s 2025 Bird of the Year revealed

After an early lead, the kārearea New Zealand falcon has kept its talons firmly on the top spot as it snatched the crown in...

Franklin flair on show

Franklin students joined more than 100 others to take part in the recent Eye on Nature Wearable Arts Fashion Show. Students from 22 schools created...

Wastewater upgrade on track

Work to upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Clarks Beach has reached a key milestone, Watercare says. The last of the three diffuser sections is now successfully...

Cloud may hamper views of Monday’s partial solar eclipse  

    If you are up bright and early on Monday September 22, you might catch a glimpse of the rare partial solar eclipse that will...

Auckland Airport prepared for extreme weather

Auckland Airport has completed a significant programme of major stormwater upgrades, boosting the precinct’s resilience to extreme weather and improving the quality of water...

Bayly: Catching up with the kōkako

By Andrew Bayly, MP for Port Waikato In 2016, my eldest son and I dragged sledges 120 km to the North Pole to raise...