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...
View ArticleMember'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
View ArticleOlympic 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...
View ArticlePara 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...
View ArticleGlobal 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
View ArticleNew 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
View ArticleThird 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
View ArticleCouncil 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...
View ArticleMarae offers clean water to Karitane and Waikouaiti residents
Ngai Tahu mana whenua concerned river contamination will affect future generations. 69042EnvironmentNgāi TahuPollution
View ArticleNgāti Manuhiri, Ngāti Whātua will appeal Dome Valley dump decision
Mana whenua push back on Dome Valley resource consent.69042AucklandAuckland CouncilEnvironmentPollution
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