Rather than facing up to the climate change challenge, the dairy and red meat sectors are playing games and employing delaying tactics, says Rod Oram.
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Ecologist Mike Joy expresses doubt over Lake Benmore/Ahuriri water quality ‘investigation’. – Mathew Littlewood, Timaru Herald
Outspoken ecologist Dr Mike Joy says he is sceptical about any ECan investigation into the Ahuriri Arm of Lake Benmore leading to meaningful change.
High nutrient levels trigger water quality investigation in Benmore area – Mathew Littlewood, Timaru Herald
The Ahuriri arm of Lake Benmore has recorded high trophic levels, meaning ECan will appoint an independent panel to investigate the cause of it.
We asked about climate change coverage and got 15,000 responses – Stuff Editor in Chief
Survey respondents wanted to hear more from scientists such as Professor James Renwick, who was recognised for his climate change work when he was announced as a winner of a Prime Minister’s $100,000 science communication prize this year.
High-tech equipment to help track down rogue wallabies – Mathew Littlewood, Timaru Herald
“The war against wallabies is not easily won, so we’re looking at any new tool that can help us,” ECan biosecurity team leader Brent Glentworth says.
And that hi-tech “state of the art” gear is thermal imaging which will be focussed on the Tekapo, Ohau and Lake Pukaki river beds as part of a $15,000 programme running July 22-26. It will be done in conjunction with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) as land managers.
Fox River clean up ramps up – more volunteers needed – Stuff.co.nz
The first wave of defence force personnel joined the Fox River race against time to clear rubbish from some of New Zealand’s most pristine wilderness spots. Rubbish was strewn across 1620 hectares of the river bed after a storm in March exposed a disused landfill.
More volunteers are needed.
Canterbury water conflict exemptions taken to court – David Williams, Newsroom
A conservation lobby group is challenging an exemption to conflict of interest rules in Canterbury.
Economist warns Fonterra could end up in foreign hands – Gerard Hutching, Stuff.co.nz
Fonterra is heading for an “apocalypse cow” which threatens its survival, economist Peter Fraser says.
Ngai Tahu seeks iwi involvement in High Country Crown Pastoral Lease Land – Mathew Littlewood, Stuff.co.nz
The Government has yet to decide what will replace tenure review, but Ngai Tahu is asking any changes must acknowledge its role.
Access denied:Mackenzie farm bars expert – David Williams, Newsroom
“It’s getting close to impugning the integrity of people when you say, well, I won’t have that one but that one over there looks OK.” – Gary Taylor