September 17th, 2024

Environment

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

Discovering New Zealand's hidden gem: The Blue Spring and Te Waihou Walkway

An enchanting natural treasure

Nestled in the heart of New Zealand's North Island, the Blue Spring along the Te Waihou Walkway is a breathtaking natural...

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

1 year ago

Thousands of eels stranded near Taumutu Beach and Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere

Environment Canterbury reports, in a media release, that thousands of male shortfin tuna (eel) were stranded on a property on Gullivers Road,...

1 year ago

New Zealand's Jobs for Nature program supports Ruahine Kiwi restoration project

The Department of Conservation (DOC) in New Zealand has allocated $930,000 from the Jobs for Nature program to the Ruahine Kiwi Project....

1 year ago

IPCC report: Rapid greenhouse gas emission cuts needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C

The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report released on 20 March highlights the urgent need for climate action to secure...