Environment

Wind farm appeal rejected

Community groups have welcomed news that the proposed Waiuku Wind Farm has hit another legal roadblock. The wind farm was proposed for a 560-hectare site at...

Natural hazards and insurance premiums

A new nationwide survey has found that most New Zealanders believe natural hazards such as earthquakes, flooding, and sea level rise are having a...

Protecting kauri at adventure camp

A new marine and conservation outdoors centre in the Coromandel has state-of-the-art kauri biosecurity protocols and education. The Hillary Outdoors Centre at Port Charles in...

Illegal dumping a concern across Franklin

Illegal dumping continues across the wider Franklin area, despite the Auckland Council working with community groups and businesses to prevent it and catch those...

Auckland regional park closed for predator control operation

Auckland Council continues to progress an extensive predator control operation in Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park this week and...

New live camera feeds for bar crossings

A new tool for boaties is now operational on Manukau Heads and Port Waikato. Outdoor Access recently installed cameras at these sites to show real-time...

NZ First moves to ban public fireworks sales

On the eve of Guy Fawkes, New Zealand First introduced a Member’s Bill to ban the public sale and use of fireworks, saying the...

Contest to tackle fishy issue

Time is running out to register for the inaugural Franklin Mud Marlin Competition. Franklin Young Farmers Club is hosting the event, which club chair Marie...

New rooftop solar consent rules take effect tomorrow

From October 23, homeowners and businesses across New Zealand will no longer need building consents to install most rooftop solar panels, as the Government’s...

Franklin farming on show

A Franklin photographer is a finalist in the country’s largest photography competition. Ethan Lowry, who works for Clevedon design agency Beyond Usual, took a photo...