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IronMāori organisers apologise to swimmers for water contamination

A polluted pond has left thousands of swimmers high and dry at this year's IronMāori event.  Organisers told Te Kāea they apologise to all those who trained for months to compete on the event's 10th...

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Member's bill to increase littering penalties to $1000

As the holiday season dies down, local councils are left to do the clean-up. But a new member's bill aims to change litterbug attitudes by lifting infringement fines.112420PollutionTe KāeaEnvironment

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Olympic champs dive into Ōkahu Bay clean up

Kiwi Olympic champions Blair Tuke and Peter Burling led the charge today to clean up Ōkahu Bay in downtown Auckland.  The gold medalist sailors joined with locals, mana whenua and divers from...

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Para Kore kaupapa welcomes increased landfill levy to save Papatūānuku

An organisation such as Para Kore will benefit from the increased landfill levy announced this week. The Government’s waste management fund will boost iwi and community organisations that are trying to...

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Global cooking: A nightmare for East Coast mokopuna

The Tairawhiti Region face the worst possible scenario in climate change, could escalate from 1-5 hot days a year to 80 by the end of the century.69042Climate ChangeFirePollutionEnvironment

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New report identifies major threats to Aotearoa freshwater

The latest report from Stats NZ and the Ministry for the Environment identifies four major issues pertaining to freshwater.244170PollutionWaterWater rights

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Third of world population can't see Milky Way - Dr Rangi Mataamua

As we prepare for Matariki, Dr Rangi Mataamua warns that if we don't stop polluting the sky, then half the world won't be able to the Milky Way.268534294634AstrologyMatarikiPollution

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Council investigation on Whareroa Marae concern about air pollution

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is investigating health concerns about industrial air pollution, which have been raised by the Whareroa Marae community in Mount Maunganui.244170Bay of PlentyMt...

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Marae offers clean water to Karitane and Waikouaiti residents

Ngai Tahu mana whenua concerned river contamination will affect future generations. 69042EnvironmentNgāi TahuPollution

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Ngāti Manuhiri, Ngāti Whātua will appeal Dome Valley dump decision

Mana whenua push back on Dome Valley resource consent.69042AucklandAuckland CouncilEnvironmentPollution

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