New rules will set NZ's environmental bottom line
Infrastructure

New rules will set NZ's environmental bottom line

Spatial planning should resolve debates about conflicting priorities at a national level.

Ian Llewellyn 21 Sep 2022
Sign of the pines: forestry is growing fast

Sign of the pines: forestry is growing fast

Farming groups are worried the high cost of carbon is driving the conversion of good farming land into pine plantations.

Ian Llewellyn 19 Sep 2022
Govt says no to more studies on dairy bill
Primary Sector

Govt says no to more studies on dairy bill

The agriculture minister has declined a request for formal climate change and environmental-impact reports on dairy capital restructuring.

Ian Llewellyn 15 Sep 2022
Mercury commits to new generation despite uncertain winds
Energy

Mercury commits to new generation despite uncertain winds

Kaiwera Downs windfarm south of Gore will be a 10-turbine 43MW project costing about $115 million which should be finished before the end of 2023.

Ian Llewellyn 14 Sep 2022