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Wetland restoration comes out on top for contracting firm
South Island contractor Southroads Ltd was given the top prize at a recent Otago Civil Contractors Awards for its bund construction on a lower Taieri wetland.
- Otago
- 21/06/2017
- Richie Cosgrove
Environment laws undermined in “sneaky backdoor attack”
The government is being accused of a ”sneaky backdoor attack” on one of the core principles of New Zealand’s cornerstone environment laws.
- 27/04/2017
- Richie Cosgrove
Prime Minister must act on his Chief Scientist’s advice and protect our fresh water
The Prime Minister is being urged to listen to his own science advisor and show strong leadership by protecting New Zealand’s fresh water from unthinking development and exploitation.
- 12/04/2017
F&G Criticises Overseas Investment Office Hunter Valley Decision as ‘Extraordinary’
The Otago Fish and Game Council is critical of the Overseas Investment Office decision on the sale of the Hunter Valley Station to a foreign buyer, describing it as “extraordinary”…
- 10/03/2017
Welcome To The Future – Popular Family Swimming Spot Dries Up
It is with much sadness that Fish & Game announces that the Selwyn River at Coes Ford, has completely dried up.
- 24/02/2017
We're Waiting Too Long for Clean Water
The government is being criticised for not being ambitious enough in its just-announced plan to improve water quality in the country’s rivers, lakes and streams.
- 23/02/2017
Big turnout for wetland opening near Dargaville
Around 80 people turned out for the official opening of the Underwood Wetlands and Scenic Reserve, a major new wetland near Dargaville.
- 20/02/2017
Underwood Wetland hailed as ‘far-sighted’ joint wetland project
Ecologist Nan Underwood and former owner David Underwood look down on the river flats.
- 14/02/2017
Joint effort to restore Hawke’s Bay’s lost wetlands
Hawke’s Bay’s farmers, hunters and local authorities are working together to undo some of the centuries of damage to the region’s wetlands and create more wildlife habitat.
- Hawke's Bay
- 2/02/2017
Tasman District Council ‘sharply rebuked’ for failing to hear its community’s river concerns
The Tasman District Council has been sharply criticised for its plan to allow even more water to be taken from the Motueka River, despite widespread community opposition.
- Nelson/Marlborough
- 26/01/2017