The sewage contaminated rivers in Gisborne are a less than ideal training ground for the NZ Women's Elite Waka Ama Team. Conditions that could jeopardise their health ahead of the world competition.
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NewsNew service to keep shellfish gatherers alert to shellfish toxin levels
The Ministry for Primary Industries has released a new email notification service to warn shellfish gatherers about toxic levels in shellfish.
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Iwi remain firm over Rena wreck removal
Ngai Te Rangi have always held the position that the RENA wreck must be removed from Otāiti. But Ngai Te Rangi Chairman, Charlie Tawhiao warns the BOP Regional Council may not rule in their favour.
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Māori heavily concerned about climate change
Protests and encouragement to reduce the effects of climate change is being heavily urged by Māori.
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Napier's Pandora Pond contaminated by storm water
A popular swimming spot in Napier, Pandora Pond and the surrounding area of Te Whanganui-a-Orotū has had contaminated storm water directly discharged into it.
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Rena divides Motiti locals
A group from Motiti Island, Te Kāhui Kaumātua o Te Patuwai, is supporting the Rena owners in their application to leave the wreck on Astrolabe Reef.
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Environmental protection of Taumarere River top priority
It is the beginning to achieving Sir James Henare's aspirations for the sacred Taumarere River. These were the expressions by Ngāti Hine leaders today at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the business arm of the district council.
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Native Affairs- River Cop
Striking a balance between big business and a clean-green image is a fine line.
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Pipi banks quickly disappearing in Whangarei Harbour
For generations it’s been a major food store for people of the Whangarei district. Now pipi banks at the entrance to Whangarei Harbour are disappearing fast with scientists stumped as to the reason for the sharp decline in stocks.
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NewsTe Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa aims to have Rena wreckage removed
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has announced a three-week hearing on the resource consent application to leave part of the MV Rena wreck on Astrolabe Reef will begin in June.
