The bills as originally introduced would have preserved existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements while not allowing new ones under the old framework.
Te Ao Māori
Monday 4:56pm
As bird flu reaches New Zealand, a dedicated team of volunteers is quietly walking kilometres of coastline searching for sick and dead birds.
Environment
Monday 9:06am
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A virologist says it's likely not all cases of the bird flu H5 strain have been detected in New Zealand.
Sun, Jul 19
The Kākāpō Recovery Programme is positive about the vaccination programme rolling out, as the deadly bird flu arrives on our shores.
Sat, Jul 18
The proposed leasing notice was published as US President Donald Trump's administration seeks to expedite deep sea mining permits despite growing environmental concerns.
Recovery works on the summit track of Mauao are complete, but a timeline for reopening has yet to be determined.
Fri, Jul 17
The Rodney Local Board voted to give landowner approval for the structures at Pt Wells, near Matakana, despite board members criticising the owners for building first and seeking consent later.
Multiple tonnes of waste over the past two months have piled up at the beach car park.
Thu, Jul 16
Contamination levels across the district have risen to approximately 27%, a sharp rise from a 3% rate pre-Covid.
Mon, Jul 13
NZ Cat Foundation’s Anne Batley-Burton and North Canterbury Hunting Comp Organiser Mat Bailey spoke to Breakfast following the controversial event.
More than 90% of the heat trapped by greenhouses goes into the ocean. But what happens in the oceans doesn’t stay there.
Tue, Jul 7
The "Drink Swim Fish" package, announced today, sets out eight interventions the party says would deliver clean drinking water, swimmable rivers and beaches.
Mon, Jul 6
Treated water in Rotorua will soon have far fewer nasties as a new filtration system kicks in.
Neil, who has commanded a loyal TikTok following of over 1.4 million, trails fame, fans and property damage in his wake.
Sat, Jul 4
Forest and Bird representatives claimed Bathurst Resources Ltd has been "greenwashing" in promoting Stockton coal for its special properties.
Fri, Jul 3
Two towering stands of kahikatea trees form a natural gateway to the history town of Waipū in Northland but their days may be numbered.
The new Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT) starts work today. Here's what it means and what's been merged.
Wed, Jul 1
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps.
Tue, Jun 30
Police are investigating after one of the West Coast's most-photographed landmarks was deliberately dismantled.
Mon, Jun 29
Millions in France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe are experiencing extreme temperatures and humidity this week associated with a heat dome.
Sun, Jun 28
Analysis: A UN report warns AI could soon use more water than we need to drink.
Analysis: How much water do AI data centres actually use?
Harsher penalties could be on the way for those committing "ecological vandalism" by driving on Marlborough's east coast beaches.
Fri, Jun 26
Complainants had described last year's odour as "relentless", and "unbearable and nauseating".
Thu, Jun 25
Settling in with a cup of homegrown herbal tea – hot or iced – can be a relaxing ritual. Here's how you can make it happen.
Wed, Jun 24