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Scion researchers will test if pine forest soils are helping reducing NZ’s methane levels

Scion researchers will test if pine forest soils are helping reducing NZ’s methane levels

If a microbe eats methane in a forest, would anyone notice? Scion wants to measure that.

Greg Hurrell 14 Jun 2023
Kermadec marine sanctuary proposal rejected by iwi
Primary Sector

Kermadec marine sanctuary proposal rejected by iwi

Environment minister David Parker said it was “very disappointing” that iwi organisations had decided to oppose a proposal to turn the stalled Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary into a reality.Former prime minister John Key announced what would be New Zealand’s largest marine sanctuary in...

Staff reporters 13 Jun 2023
National party opens door to change on genetic engineering
Policy

National party opens door to change on genetic engineering

National has re-opened an old debate, but the reaction so far has been muted.

Dileepa Fonseka 12 Jun 2023
Nature can help save us from flooding
Infrastructure

Dean Spicer: Nature can help save us from flooding

More than 100 homes were at risk until a stream was turned into a water holding area.

Dean Spicer 08 Jun 2023