Environment

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New Zealand, California announce climate change partnership

The agreement doesn't commit either government to specific policies but outlines broad areas for cooperation.

Tea bags used for out of the box science experiment in Nelson

In December 960 tea bags were planted by volunteers in estuaries as part of a global study looking at how much they decomposed.

Environment •Fri, May 27

Swarbrick calls for urgent resolution at Waiheke's Pūtiki Bay

Mana whenua Ngāti Paoa, and Waiheke Island community members have been fighting to stop the proposed marina development at Pūtiki Bay/Kennedy Point for the past two years.

Te Ao Maori •Thu, May 26

Tiwai Point smelter doubles clean up, closure costs to $687m

Though the smelter was not likely to close in December 2024 as planned, the company says it would clean up the site on sensitive coastal land regardless.

Environment •Thu, May 26

Man fined after taking venomous sea snake from Manawatū beach

The man put it in a plastic bag and shared videos of it on TikTok to get likes.

Environment •Wed, May 25

Council shares hazardous waste warning after recycling truck fire

Friday's fire follows a rising trend of recycling trucks catching fire due to incorrect disposal of waste.

Auckland •Wed, May 25

Antarctic marine life to bear brunt of climate change on continent

A new report says climate change impacts could see species, ecosystems and food webs change or go extinct.

Environment •Wed, May 25

Over 40 dead blue penguins wash up on Far North beach

The Department of Conservation said it's a warning sign of the impacts to come from climate change.

Animals •Tue, May 24

Australian election result a 'win for the climate' - James Shaw

The Greens co-leader commented on results where many pro-climate change action candidates were successful.

Australia •Sun, May 22

DOC inaction revealed at marina development near Kororā

Protest groups fought the development from the beginning, and now, the local MP Chloe Swarbrick has discovered DOC didn't step in when it had the chance.

Conservation •Sat, May 21

New technology allows marine farmers to check crops remotely

The research is part of a five-year project by Nelson's Cawthron Institute to develop smart technology for the aquaculture industry.

Nelson •Sat, May 21

2050 plants now call top of Auckland's Central City Library home

The plants form a "living roof" in the heart of the CBD and are aimed at restoring the mauri within the city centre and Tāmaki Makaurau.

Auckland •Thu, May 19

Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds

The death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry has risen 55% since 2000.

Climate Change •Wed, May 18

Govt urged to rethink cutting cartons from kerbside recycling

There's concern that TetraPak, the packaging for many alternative milks, will end up in landfill if the Govt pushes ahead with its plans.

Environment •Wed, May 18

Australian company to offer free charging for EVs in New Zealand

JOLT will begin rolling out fast chargers from July and plans 500 chargers in place in four years.

Climate Change •Wed, May 18

Mass bleaching of sea sponges possibly devastating for NZ marine life

Sea sponges off the southern coastline have been found bleached bone-white for the first time.

Environment •Wed, May 18

Mystery remains as to who killed 'tame' eels in Whangamatā

Three longfin eels were found speared and left for dead in part of a river which runs through the Whangamatā Golf Club last month.

Environment •Wed, May 18

Māori leaders say Te Tiriti approach missing from emissions plan

From the Government's $2.9 billion emissions reduction plan, $35.4 million will go towards supporting a transition for farmers, growers and whenua Māori.

Te Ao Maori •Tue, May 17

Aucklanders poor recycling habits cost nearly $4m over 2 years

Auckland Council told 1News finding a cow carcass in a recycling bin was "quite a surprise".

Auckland •Tue, May 17

Large trucks tackle piles of dumped rubbish in Hawke's Bay

It took two six-wheeler trucks to clear piles of illegally dumped rubbish off State Highway 2 in Mōrere at an estimated cost of $13,000.

Environment •Tue, May 17

Environment

Latest Stories

New Zealand, California announce climate change partnership

Tea bags used for out of the box science experiment in Nelson

Swarbrick calls for urgent resolution at Waiheke's Pūtiki Bay

Tiwai Point smelter doubles clean up, closure costs to $687m

Man fined after taking venomous sea snake from Manawatū beach

Council shares hazardous waste warning after recycling truck fire

Antarctic marine life to bear brunt of climate change on continent

Over 40 dead blue penguins wash up on Far North beach

Australian election result a 'win for the climate' - James Shaw

DOC inaction revealed at marina development near Kororā

New technology allows marine farmers to check crops remotely

2050 plants now call top of Auckland's Central City Library home

Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds

Govt urged to rethink cutting cartons from kerbside recycling

Australian company to offer free charging for EVs in New Zealand

Mass bleaching of sea sponges possibly devastating for NZ marine life

Mystery remains as to who killed 'tame' eels in Whangamatā

Māori leaders say Te Tiriti approach missing from emissions plan

Aucklanders poor recycling habits cost nearly $4m over 2 years

Large trucks tackle piles of dumped rubbish in Hawke's Bay

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