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DoC Reviews ‘Nonsense’ Media permits – David Williams, Newsroom

October 29, 2020News and ArticlesAd Min

Might photos like this, taken during your correspondent's hike in the Craigieburn Forest Park, fall foul of DoC's media permit regime? Photo: David Williams

A third of the country might be off-limits to camera-wielding media who don’t have an official escort or permission, if a Department of Conservation policy is rigorously enforced.

A tale of two green ministers – David Williams, Newsroom

October 28, 2020News and ArticlesAd Min

The Green Party has made it back to Parliament but how many ministers might it have?

Lake Ohau fire destroys over 5000ha and leaves 46 homes uninhabitable – Stuff NZ

October 5, 2020News and ArticlesAd Min

The remains of dwellings destroyed by fire at Lake Åhau.

The remains of dwellings destroyed by fire at Lake Ohau.

High winds to remain a problem in devastating Lake Ohau firefight – Stuff NZ

October 4, 2020News and ArticlesAd Min

The fire was still burning beyond the Lake Ohau village on Sunday afternoon.

Last Battles Loom for Mackenzie dairy farm, David Williams, Newsroom

September 29, 2020News and ArticlesAd Min

After a better-than-expected tenure review deal, a Mackenzie farm bids to flatten a glacial feature for pivot irrigators.