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Tag: Pollution. Showing results 1 - 10 of 43
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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 anniversary.
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Turning pollution into profit
Māori landowners are seeking new opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas and carbon emissions.
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Govt announces plan to make rivers swimmable in five years
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.
