The government has released its freshwater plan today with a focus on working with community, iwi, agricultural and local government sectors to create laws and regulations around freswater protection, management and distribution.
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Hapū to restore mahinga kai despite council stuff-up
South Taranaki hapū are calling on their regional and district councils to consider them in the sentencing of the Whanganui District Council over the effluent overflow at Mōwhanau.
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Wildlife at risk due to river pollution
The pollution of Gisbourne's three rivers with human waste is an ongoing issue for locals in the region. Local man Mātahi Brightwell says he is witnessing a collapsing ecosystem.
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Waikato marae plan to eradicate Lake Waikare pest for profit
Twelve Waikato marae want the opportunity to eradicate Koi Carp in Lake Waikare. Getting rid of the pest could create employment opportunities for the locals.
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Illegal oil dumpers could face jail, $300k fine
Three illegal dumpers will appear in court tomorrow for dumping oil drums in Manurewa and the Waitākere Ranges. The maximum penalty for individuals is two years imprisonment and a fine of up to $300,000.
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Māori Farmers welcome lower govt methane targets
Māori farmers are welcoming the push by the government to lessen methane emission targets and a zero emissions target by 2050.
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10 Countdown stores to remove plastic bags
Ten Countdown supermarkets are set to remove single-use plastic bags from the 21st of May in an effort to phase out the use of the bags completely.
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Call to ban plastic bags reaches parliament
A petition calling for a regulatory ban on plastic bags has been delivered to parliament. Over 65,000 people are supporting the call following concerns on the impact of plastic in the ocean and environment.
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Waka hourua sets out on plastic tour of East Coast
Waka hourua Te Matau a Māui want a ban on single-use plastics and are embarking on a PURE (Plastics Use Resistance Education) Tour.
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Tūwharetoa kura offer traditional prayers of healing for Lake Taupō
Students and families of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i Te Reo Ki Tūwharetoa who gathered at eight sites around Lake Taupō believe prayer, chant and song can heal its waters.
