2011 Green Ribbon Award finalists
Nick Smith, Ministry for Environment announces the Green Ribbon Award finalists for 2011 from the 203 nominations across 12 different categories.
Environment
Environment Press Releases, New Zealand
Stormwater360 launches LiveRoof® Green Roof System in New Zealand
Stormwater360, New Zealand’s leading innovative stormwater management company, has announced the company’s agreement with LiveRoof®, LLC, the top horticultural experts in the green roof industry in the USA to distribute its hybrid LiveRoof® pregrown Green Roof System in New Zealand and Australia.
Moving Back to 100% Clean Green New Zealand
GreenerLiving.co.nz, New Zealand’s newest online hub for, well greener living (of course!) has been setup. The site follows those proactive Kiwis who are in fact keeping it green. It also provides us with the latest information on how we can all be a little greener in every aspect of our lives.
Boutique Hotel Sets New Standard in Eco-Friendly Luxury Accommodation
Tourism with a conscience is putting boutique hotel Hamurana Lodge on the map for travellers wanting to put their feet up – without the carbon footprint.
First steps for Lake Ellesmere
Environment Minister Nick Smith today approved the joint application from Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (Ngāi Tahu) and the Department of Conservation (DoC) to amend the Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora) Water Conservation Order (WCO) to recognise additional outstanding values.
Dunedin's Recycling Bins Arrive
The first 4340 of 45,000 yellow-lidded DCC wheelie bins, to be used in the city’s new recycling service, were unpacked yesterday.
Update on Kiwifruit Vine Disease Psa
Biosecurity Minister David Carter says the number of orchards confirmed as having the kiwifruit vine disease Psa remains at three, with one orchard returning a negative result and one other waiting results of tests. The orchards were within 10km of each other, Mr Carter said.
Ministerial Statement on kiwifruit vine disease Psa
Ministerial statement informing the House of the detection of the kiwifruit vine disease Psa in a Bay of Plenty orchard.
Auckland Zoo Sumatran Tigers part of Conservation Breeding Programme
Two young Sumatran tigers from Auckland Zoo fly out to Australia this afternoon as part of an international conservation breeding programme to assist this critically endangered big cat.
Single Bin Recycling System in Auckland Popular
The single bin recycling system operated by Auckland and Manukau city councils has led to year on year reductions in the amount of rubbish going to landfill.
1080 Low Risk to Fernbirds
A West Coast research project that radio tracked 30 fernbirds through a recent 1080 operation in the Ianthe Forest, has confirmed that 1080 poses only a minimal risk to fernbird populations.
Loder Cup Awarded to Christchurch Botanist
Dr Colin Burrows, a christchurch botanist with a long involvement and contribution to Canterbury’s natural history, has been awarded the prestigious Loder Cup.
Honey Bee Health Campaign
Landcare Research and Federated Farmers are providing information to farmers and the public to support honey bee health through the Trees for Bees campaign.
Taranaki Rhododenron and Garden Festival
The Taranaki Rhododendron and Garden Festival will open for its 23rd year this October 2010. As well as a floral showcase of thousands of rhododendrons, this event is also about promoting the message that gardeners can save humanity.
Nelson Air Quality Improvements
Nelson’s air quality has shown big improvements this winter compared to the same time last winter. Mayor Kerry Marshall links this to home owners switching to cleaner heating under the Nelson Air Quality Plan.
NZ Expert Experience Gained Via Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
NZ experts working with the oil spill response team in the Gulf of Mexico have gained valuable experience which assists NZ for its own preparedness.
Business Leader Joins with DOC
Business leader and environmental champion Rob Fenwick has signed up with the Department of Conservation.
Whaling Petition
A whaling petition calling on the Government to protect the future of whales has been signed by 53,000 New Zealanders.
Whaling Issue Decision in Few Weeks
New Zealand will make a decision in the next few weeks on whether to file a case in the International Court of Justice against Japanese whaling.
Deepwater Fisheries Research Boost
Deepwater Fisheries research spending is to be boosted by almost 50 per cent over the next 10 years.