Gary Taylor
Environmentalists warn companies against fast-track consenting
Environmentalists are warning companies against going through the proposed fast-track consenting process because of potential reputational damage. Environmental Defence Society chief executive Gary… Audio
Overseas gold investors eye up market as Government looks to bolster mining
Soaring gold prices and a more favourable Government stance appear to be driving up interest in New Zealand's gold mining industry. Legislation to be introduced on March 8 will speed up the process… Audio
New government eyes dumping RMA, Three Waters reforms by Christmas
Parliament was a hive of activity over the weekend as the new team running the country moved into the beehive.
Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his cabinet will be sworn in at Government… Audio
Tekapo solar farm application rejected on ecological grounds
A resource consent application for a large solar farm planned for the Mackenzie Basin has been rejected, on ecological grounds. Andrew and Karen Simpson, of Balmoral Station, near Lake Tekapo, want to… Audio
Reaction to new forestry slash regulations
Tighter regulations have been announced for forestry slash - will it be enough for communities fed up with a debris deluge in severe weather? Audio
Forestry inquiry welcomed by sector groups
After the destruction caused by slash during last week's cyclone, the government yesterday announced a ministerial inquiry. Susie speaks with Hera Ngata-Gibson from the group Mana Taiao Tairawhiti… Audio
Forestry slash: what is the solution?
As flooding from recent Cyclone Hale brought down more slash, causing damage to farms, properties and infrastructure in Tairawhiti, the Environmental Defence Society has called for a formal Commission… Audio
Rubbish disposal weighed against Māori spiritual values
The Dome Valley dump has planning approval as Auckland hunts for its next rubbish disposal option - but the very real need for a new site is coming up against both environmental and intangible… Audio
Environmentalist hails 'complete turnaround' from Rio Tinto
A leading environmentalist is hailing ' a complete turnaround' over cleaning up Tiwai Point aluminium smelter by Rio Tinto.
The smelter's majority owner has given new undertakings worth at least $4… Audio
Government considering law changes over Tiwai Pt
A Government that looks virtually powerless to enforce a cleanup of mass contamination at Tiwai Point is now considering law changes.
The Environment Ministry is not sure it can hold the smelter… Audio
Dross to go: Samson and Goliath poisonous waste removal deal
A small environmental group has taken on Rio Tinto, the biggest mining company in the world. Through court mediation, a deal has been reached to get rid of toxic waste stored at a disused paper mill… Audio
Who's responsible for disposing of Mataura's toxic dross?
Mediation starts at Invercargill's District Court tomorrow (Tuesday) to determine who is responsible for removing toxic dross from the Mataura paper mill. 8,500 tonnes of a highly volatile by-product… Audio
Funerals and tangi restricted to 10 from midday
Kathryn talks with the President of the Funeral Directors' Association, Gary Taylor. Audio
Resource Management Act review to be released this morning
A long-awaited and comprehensive review of New Zealand's resource management system will be released this morning.
The report was commissioned by Environment Minister David Parker and prepared by an… Audio
Environmental Defence Society heads to court over Mataura Mill
The Environmental Defence Society is filing declaration proceedings to remove harmful chemicals from the Mataura paper mill.
Ouvea premix - a bi-product of aluminium recycling - is currently stored… Audio
Budget 2020. Boost to nature jobs but is it transformative?
More than 1 billion dollars of Budget 2020 has been flagged for 11,000 nature based jobs, but already there are questions about whether the investment is transformative enough. Many environmentalists… Audio
Why "shovel-ready" not good enough on its own
Will a revamped RMA provide the necessary checks and balances needed for a post covid economic recovery that doesn't harm the environment ? Newly announced changes to the Resource Management Act would… Audio
Funeral directors want flexibility for families
Now that we've moved from level four to level three, up to 10 people are allowed to gather for a private service for their loved ones. Funeral Directors say it has been heartbreaking for the whanau of… Audio
Warning on push to use pine trees
Environmental campaigners are warning that an ongoing push to use pine trees as vast carbon sinks may create more environmental problems than it solves. Kate Newton reports. Audio
Fresh waterway road map drawn up
The government's proposals to restore the quality of the nation's waterways would see tighter restrictions on intensification of land, all farms requiring management plans addressing water quality… Audio