September 8th, 2024

Environment

1 year ago

A sealy surprise: unexpected visitor charms Kapiti Coast

It's not every day that a sleepy elephant seal decides to take a break on your local beach, but that's exactly what happened on...

1 year ago

Physical climate risks set to surge, putting billions in assets and infrastructure at risk: Report

A joint report by the Treasury and Ministry for Environment -- Climate Economic and Fiscal Assessment 2023 -- cautions that New Zealand...

1 year ago

New Zealand faces mounting climate crisis as evidence of environmental and economic impacts emerges

New Zealand is grappling with the harsh reality of climate change as a new report highlights the escalating environmental and economic consequences the country...

1 year ago

Conservation efforts lead to successful reintroduction of kākāriki karaka in New Zealand's Hawdon Valley

In a joint effort by Ngāi Tahu and the Department of Conservation (DOC), 73 critically endangered kākāriki karaka parakeets have been released into New...

1 year ago

Taupō volcano sees decrease in earthquakes but uplift in lake floor continues

GeoNet has reported a decrease in the number of earthquakes at Taupō Volcano over the past few weeks, and the seismic activity is almost...

1 year ago

Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee recommends allocation of $42,000 for projects in 2023

The Selwyn Waihora Water Zone Committee has recommended the allocation of $42,000 from its Action Plan budget to support projects that align with its...

1 year ago

Greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand fall by 3.5% in September 2022 quarter

New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 3.5 percent (696 kilotonnes) in the September 2022 quarter, according to data released by...

1 year ago

Aotearoa New Zealand aims to become low-emissions, low-waste society by 2050

New Zealand's Ministry for the Environment has released a report on 29 March outlining a new waste strategy for the country. The