Environment

Tips to prevent souring electricity bills

Summer is officially over which means it's the time of the year when hot showers get longer, heaters get turned on and lights get turned on earlier due to daylight... Read More

Kiwis want stronger buildings to resist earthquake

New research has revealed New Zealanders have higher expectations of their buildings in earthquake events than providing life safety alone. 'New Zealanders... Read More

Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plan halted

The Ocean Sanctuary will not go ahead, with Cabinet deciding to stop work on the proposed reserve and remove the Bill that would have established it from Parliament's... Read More

Super snapper for economic growth

A new project to breed ‘super' snapper that are more resistant to disease, grow faster, and can thrive in warmer water could help drive more economic growth... Read More

"Careless" company receives large fine - Council

A Waikato based farming company has been convicted and fined $80,500 in the Hamilton District Court for the unlawful discharges of farm animal effluent to land... Read More

NZ unites for intergenerational climate strike

On Friday, April 5, New Zealand will witness what is beingdescribed as a historic moment, as individuals from all corners of the nation come together to demand... Read More

Snowline survey reveals continued shrinkage

New Zealand's glaciers appear "smashed and shattered" due to enduring ice loss, says NIWA. Since the 1970s, NIWA has been flying over New Zealand's... Read More

Rotorua pest specialist deals to pesky wasp nest

A woman allergic to wasps can now come and go from her property without fear of being stung after a 3-foot (90cm) wasp nest was removed from neighbouring... Read More

Game bird licences on sale now

Fish & Game has announced that game bird hunting licences for the 2024 season are now on sale. With the season fast approaching with Opening Day on May 4,... Read More

A month of learning in and from the environment

Touring a water treatment plant, making jewellery, managing waste at home, and learning the basics of making tea are all part of Envirohub BOP's month of... Read More

A grand rescue: Operation helps pair back to safey

A grandmother and granddaughter who set out for a bush walk on Sunday afternoon are no doubt thanking their lucky stars after a late night rescue. The pair... Read More

Geothermal bore blasts up from BOP ground

Users of a geothermal bore found themselves without hot water this morning after scheduled maintenance resulted in bubbles and steam billowing from a motel... Read More