Steffan Browning
Toxic gas ban delayed by more than a year
An environment watchdog has delayed by more than a year a decision to effectively ban the use of a toxic and environmentally damaging gas used to treat logs for export.
In October 2010, the… Audio
Toxic debate: Is methyl bromide use back on the table?
Sixteen months out from a deadline to effectively ban the use of methyl bromide as a fumigant in the export log industry, the Environmental Protection Agency or EPA is to undertake a reassessment of… Audio
Frenzy in the corridors, meanwhile inside the chamber...
It was a frantic week in the corridors of Parliament, with press-conferences and stake-outs. There was also a lot of action inside the chamber. But no-one was much watching Audio
EPA says science deniers becoming more prevalent in NZ
The Environmental Protection Agency says its job of explaining decisions is being made harder because of a growth of anti-authoritarian "science deniers", whose views on subjects such as 1080… Audio
'Chemical cowboy country' - Steffan Browning's Valedictory
Green MP Steffan Browning says farewell to the House with a critique of the Government's environmental record. Audio
Julie-Anne Genter gives Metiria Turei her full support
Green MP Julie-Anne Genter - who's sometimes touted as a possible future leader of the party - says she totally backs Metiria Turei, after two senior MPs threatened to quit if Mrs Turei did not step… Audio
Federated Farmers welcome Australian GM ruling
An Australian court ruling on genetically modified crops sets out neighbours' responsibilities and could be applied in New Zealand, Federated Farmers says.
Greens say figures show Government has wound back biosecurity
The Government is defending the effort being put into protecting New Zealand's biosecurity. Audio
Fonterra brand dealt another blow by cream contamination
Federated Farmers says it's not good to see Fonterra making headlines for food contamination again and it will further dent the dairy giant's reputation. Audio
Feeding FBI information will win 'brownie points'
A senior Customs manager told Immigration officials months before the raid on Kim Dotcom that feeding the FBI information on the internet mogul would buy them 'many brownie points'. Audio
Nutricia on PR offensive to reassure consumers
The international food giant Danone says it will be claiming at least 200 million euros from Fonterra, after having to recall milk products because of a contamination scare. Audio
PM pressed over whether Prism used to gather info about NZers
The Prime Minister has batted away questions in Parliament over whether or not foreign spy agencies have been collecting information about New Zealanders. Audio
Greens - must be a rapid change in biosecurity
The Green Party says there must be a rapid boost in biosecurity resourcing to protect vital primary industries. Audio
Controversial Chemical Dispute
The Marlborough Port Company is being told it will have a fight on its hands if it allows a log exporter to use methyl bromide. Audio
Banning of the controversial insecticide Endosulfan
The horticulture industry is expressing dismay at the Environmental Risk Management Authority's decision to ban the insecticide. Audio
Organic Future
The Soil and Health Association says it's got the answer to what it calls New Zealand's 'dirty record' in agriculture. Audio
Fumigation In NZ Ports
Discussion on Genera'a use of Methyl Bromide on Wellington wharves to treat timber. Audio