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By Alan Simmons The Rotorua Council is considering a directive from the Health Department to add fluoride to Rotorua’s water supply. Some Councillors and many of the public are opposing this. As councils countrywide ramp up the addition … Continue reading
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Special Report A nationwide sports fishing and environmental advocacy, the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers has told a parliamentary select committee that the Fast Track Approvals Bill threatens both New Zealand’s environment and democracy. “ We strongly oppose the … Continue reading
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There is widespread public concern about the Fast Track Approvals Bill being pushed by the coalition government’s two cabinet ministers Shane Jones and Chris Bishop. According to an article by Greenpeace, that concern has spread to many who voted National … Continue reading
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Book Review “Environmental Defenders – Fighting for our Natural World” by Raewyn Peart Price $79.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman This beautifully produced book published by Bateman Books, runs to 368 pages with a liberal sprinkling of excellent photos and tells … Continue reading
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Special Report A national angling conservation group opposes the government’s proposed legislation for fast track approvals for development projects. Principal reasons for the opposition are the loss of the public’s democratic right to have “a fair say” and the … Continue reading
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Book Review: “Foraging New Zealand” by Peter Langland’s. Published by Penguin, price $50.00 Reviewed by Tony Orman “Foraging New Zealand” by Canterbury’s Peter Langlands is a meticulously researched guide to foraging, i.e. gathering leaves and flowers for eating. Author … Continue reading
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Special report In December 2023, fifty-one (51) freshwater experts, along with national and regional leaders on freshwater issues and restoration, published an open letter to the newly elected Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his Cabinet Ministers urging the new Government … Continue reading
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by Dr. Peter Trolove NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers executive member The Environmental Law Initiative ELI has met with success in seeking a judicial review of the Environment Canterbury Regional Council’s (Ecan’s) illegal renewal of the Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation … Continue reading
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The High Court has told Environment Canterbury (ECan) to reconsider its decision that allows nitrates and to other pollutants from irrigated dairy farms into the aquifer and rivers and streams. The court ruled that ECan had unlawfully given a resource … Continue reading
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In February,, almost 3,000 eels were found dead in the Low Burn Stream, a tributary of the Mataura River. Environment Southland began an investigation which revealed a poison the waterway. Environment Southland said the still an active investigation, showed the eels did … Continue reading
