Ken Taylor
Scientists need more funding to better understand groundwater
Forty percent of New Zealanders rely on groundwater for their drinking supply, but scientists say they need more funding if they're to properly understand the crucial resource. They want groundwater… Audio
Kaikoura's still a no-exit town
Limited road access to Kaikoura resumes today - but only under army escort. Audio
Two major rivers set to breach new water quality bottom lines
Modelling shows two major rivers set to breach new water quality bottom lines. Audio
The government's waterways plan
The government's waterways plan allows for up to 20% of freshwater flora and fauna species to be negatively impacted. We hear from representatives of Federated Farmers, Environment Canterbury, and the… Audio
Former Canadian diplomat on Argo
The historical thriller, Argo, took three Oscars, including Best Film. The Canadian Ambassador upon whom the plot was based, Ken Taylor, says the real-life version of events differs quite… Audio
Toxic waste could be buried beneath South Canterbury dam
The Canterbury Regional Council is spending tens of thousands of dollars investigating claims that metal drums holding toxic waste are buried beneath the Opuha Dam, near Fairlie, in South Canterbury. Audio
First full look at how quake has hit waterways
Sewage and trade waste continue pouring into Christchurch's rivers and estuary, and the actual scale of the pollution could soon be known. Audio
Environment Report - Soil and Water Quality
Sue Powell and Ken Taylor discuss the pressures on water quality and supply. Audio