Water Quality
Waterways report misses key concerns - consultant
The Prime Minister's chief scientist has failed to address the real problems in his new water quality report, says an agribusiness consultant.
State of waterways gone past tipping point - report
Some waterways are significantly compromised and may take more than 50 years to recover, a report from the Prime Minister's chief scientist says.
Go with the Flow
Adopting best-practice farming systems and fencing off streams to improve water quality are ongoing tasks for James Guild and his son Hamish who farm around the headwaters of the Selwyn River in… Audio
Go with the Flow
Adopting best-practice farming systems and fencing off streams to improve water quality are ongoing tasks for James Guild and his son Hamish who farm around the headwaters of the Selwyn River in…
AudioEnvironmental concerns over Fijian 'miracle water'
The Ministry for Primary Industries is warning travellers from Fiji to stop bringing so-called miracle water into New Zealand.
Farming smart: moving from volume to value
It has long been the mantra that New Zealand farming needs to move from volume to value. But how can this practically be achieved? Audio
Fourth group quits water forum
Another group has resigned from the Land and Water Forum, amidst anger at the government's new policy on 'swimmable' water.
More than 100 Waikato dairy farms found to be 'high risk' for effluent spills
It is disappointing some dairy farmers still don't have adequate effluent systems for their herd numbers, the Waikato Regional Council says.
Race to protect Te Waikoropupū Springs
The guardians of the world's clearest spring in Golden Bay are urging the Environment Minister to preserve and protect it from commercial ventures.
Hawke's Bay Council puts green Lake Tutira down to algal bloom
Hawke's Bay Regional Council Water Quality Scientist, Dr Andy Hicks, says the lake appears dirty and green because of an algal bloom, and nobody should drink its water. Video, Audio
Facebook video on green lake goes viral
Hirini Reedy thought he smelt a pig farm sk=o was shocked to find the smell was coming from Lake Tutira - so shocked he posted a video to Facebook detailing it. John Campbell asked Hirini why. Video, Audio
Farmer fined $66k for water contamination
A farmer and a family company have been convicted and fined almost $66,000 for illegally discharging dairy effluent on two Waikato farms.
Our Waterways: A Farmer's Perspective
The Government's target to boost water quality in lakes and rivers has come under fire. We speak to a dairy farmer who says the science and numbers won't change a thing Audio
Nick Smith defends new swimming standard for rivers and lakes
The Environment Minister, Nick Smith, says the country's water quality is better than any time since the Second World War. He dismisses criticism that one in 20 people could get sick in "swimmable"… Audio
Greens Co-leader James Shaw slams weakened water quality measures
The Green Party Co-leader James Shaw slams the Government's weakened water quality measures. Says "if you went into a restaurant and one in 20 people got sick would you eat in that restaurant... the… Audio
Scientists say Government has weakened water quality measures
The government has lowered the threshold for what qualifies as the cleanest water as part of its target to make 90 percent of rivers and lakes swimmable by 2040. Scientists are divided over precisely… Audio
Water quality measure 'less stringent'
The government has weakened the threshold for what qualifies as the best quality waterway to swim in as part of its target to make 90 percent of New Zealand's rivers swimmable by 2040.
$39k fine for polluted waterway that killed eels, fish
A Hamilton-based chemical cleaning company has been fined $39,000 after toxic chemicals got into Paeroa's stormwater system.
Government aims for 90% swimmable waterways by 2040
The government announced today it wants to make 90% of the country's rivers and lakes swimmably by 2040, but critics say that's meaningless. RNZ political reporter Benedict Collins reports. Audio
Environmentalists condemn new water quality standards
Forest & Bird says the new standards for New Zealand waterways allow for a five-fold increase in the chance of getting sick from swimming in rivers. Audio
