
New rules will set NZ's environmental bottom line
Spatial planning should resolve debates about conflicting priorities at a national level.

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.

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.

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.