Green Party Opposes Key's Mining Proposal
The Green Party opposes John Key’s proposal to mine in protected areas.
Environment
Environment Press Releases, New Zealand
McDonald's Arches Black Out for Earth Hour 2010
McDonald’s in New Zealand will black out their Golden Arches this Saturday 27 March 2010 for Earth Hour.
Earth Hour in Dunedin 2010
The South Island’s main Earth Hour event is being hosted in the Octagon, Dunedin on Saturday 27 March 2010.
Fonterra Check Farm's Effluent Management
Fonterra announced an initiative to check every farm’s effluent management infrastructure, every year, to ensure compliance with regional council dairy effluent rules.
Woodburner Air Quality Rules in Hawke's Bay
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council have finalised new requirements for woodburners to address air quality issues in Hastings and Napier.
New Method of Possum Control
A new method of possum control has been designed by the Department of Conservation – an innovative possum proof gate, which will be used in the Waitutu Forest.
Whakatane's Moko the Dolphin
Moko the Dolphin, Whakatane’s newest tourist attraction, has been filmed by a Japanese television crew and gained more press exposure after being photographed with a local dog.
Kiwi Watch on Bush Telly 2010
DOC ranger Malcom Wylie does an interview on the great spotted kiwi at the Ellerslie International Flower Show in Christchurch which will be featured on Bush Telly 2010.