Huge boost for wetland restoration

Wetlands throughout the country will benefit from the Government’s One Billion Trees Programme which will be used to create habitat for wildlife... Read More

Summer Wildfire Prevention Campaign Launched

  Understanding fire risk conditions will now be clearer and simpler, thanks to a new online tool launched today by the Minister in charge of Fire... Read More

Improving safety in the wake of Whakaari eruption

  The Government is looking to improve safety in the wake fatal Whakaari/White Island eruption.   It will look to strengthen regulatory... Read More

BOPRC adopts flood protection bylaws

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has voted to adopt the Flood Protection and Drainage Bylaws 2020. In a statement released overnight, Council says... Read More

New study aims to increase longevity of bee hives

New research backed by the Ministry for Primary Industries could help bumblebee hives to live longer and be more efficient. The new project is researching... Read More

Antarctic scientists support climate emergency

Antarctic scientists say the Prime Minister’s declaration of a climate emergency in New Zealand is an important signal to industry and communities,... Read More

Reports earthquake felt in BOP

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake has been felt throughout the North Island this morning. GeoNet reports the quake hit the 25km north of Wairoa, on the East... Read More

New app to detect plants at risk from myrtle rust

People keen to support the fight against the fungal disease myrtle rust, which threatens many of Aotearoa-New Zealand’s native trees, shrubs and... Read More

Top result for Canopy Tours pest control work

Years of dedicated pest control by Rotorua Canopy Tours is paying off in nearby forests with residents in Mamaku and Paradise Valley reporting increased... Read More

Public sector to be carbon neutral by 2025

The Government has launched a major new initiative to combat climate change that will require the public sector to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025. The... Read More

Pig carcass among dumped rubbish on BOP highways

  Furniture, clothing and a dead pig have all been picked up by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency as contractors clean up illegally dumped rubbish... Read More

Heavy rain and gales for New Zealand this week

Heavy rain and gale winds are expected this week across much of New Zealand. The MetService advise that a low pressure will move across central and... Read More

Trees to be removed from Ngongotahā stream

The removal of large eucalyptus trees along the Ngongotahā stream is progressing steadily and the funding provided has seen benefits including job creation... Read More

5.2M quake strikes early Saturday morning

Geonet report that a 5.2M earthquake struck near Mt Ruapehu early this morning. The quake struck at 1.43am, 35 km west of Ohakune at a depth of 127km. More... Read More

Tarawera Landing reserve upgrade announced

Rotorua's council wants your thoughts on a new concept plan for the redevelopment of Waitōharuru - Tarawera Landing. The Rotorua Lakes Council,... Read More