Displaying items by tag: water

An invasive weed that can reduce water quality and block irrigation systems has been discovered in the Waikato River.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 10:55

‘Game could soon be over for some farmers’

Proposed new environmental rules for the Waimakariri District will drive some farmers off their land, say farmers and their support groups.

Published in World News
Tuesday, 04 February 2020 09:22

Dwindling water levels a cause for concern

Water is the central and sole focus of this year’s dry so far, says Julie Jonker of Northland Rural Support Trust.

Published in General News

Horticulture is set to grow in Nelson as the clock ticks down on a long-awaited dam in Lee Valley.

Published in General News
Friday, 31 January 2020 11:22

$12.7m to help ease Northland’s water woes

The Government is giving $12.7 million to make Northland more resilient in the face of extreme weather.

Published in General News
Thursday, 30 January 2020 09:52

No more muddying of the waters

Farmers will soon have an app to help them make better decisions about controlling erosion and reducing sediment entering New Zealand waterways.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 21 January 2020 11:55

Big dry handicaps irrigators

Some Northland dairy farmers have been asked to stop irrigating because of the low river levels.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 21 January 2020 08:55

Te Papa responds to exhibit criticism

Te Papa has responded to farmer criticism of its exhibition on water quality.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 21 January 2020 08:55

Museum’s water quality display irks farmers

National museum, Te Papa is under fire over its exhibition on water quality in New Zealand.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 15 January 2020 13:01

Wairarapa gets $7.11m PGF water boost

The Government’s Provincial Growth Fund is putting $7.11 million into creating a sustainable water supply for Wairarapa.

Published in General News
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