The Property Council has launched an unusual challenge in the Environment Court to Auckland Council’s tree protection rules, says the Environmental Defence Society.
“We are aware that papers have been filed seeking a declaration from the Court with respect to matters that were subject to very similar proceedings and a decision just last year,” said EDS [...]
In November and December 2011 we surveyed directory clients and businesses about their current forms of advertising, business outlook and what they were planning.
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Overall feedback was mixed and relied on the economy improving which most experience as being fairly slow. Some businesses are in growth mode looking to expand [...]
Wally’s view on the negative impact GE crops are having globally.
Wally Richards strongly believes that Glyphosate (Roundup) is one of the worst and most dangerous chemicals man has ever made. What do you think?
The use of renewable energy sources is not just an environmentally friendly way to provide light and heat to a home, but also something that significantly reduces electricity or gas bills, and spells out huge savings in the long run.
Guest Blogger: Kristen Swope, USA.
Innovations in solar heating are being picked up by homeowners to become [...]
Putaruru trials New Zealand’s first food waste collection
Putaruru residents will be the first in New Zealand to trial a dedicated food waste collection service initiated by Earthcare Environmental and the South Waikato District Council.
The 12 month trial, beginning on Tuesday 1 March 2011, will see food waste collected separately from general waste, potentially reducing domestic [...]
Federated Farmers believes the Land and Water Forum report is just that, a report and its recommendations to Government, do not set in stone any future policy or actions.
Prenatal exposure to pesticides linked to attention disorders US research suggests children who were exposed to organophosphate pesticides while still in their mother’s womb were more likely to develop attention disorders years later.
