Conservationists
Whangarei harbour dredging plan draws fire
6 Mar 2018
Maori, conservationists and fishing interests are sounding the alarm over plans to dredge the entrance to Whangarei Harbour. Refining New Zealand wants to deepen the channel, so oil tankers can come… Audio
Avocado growers apply for big water take in Far North
8 Nov 2017
Conservationists in the Far North are sounding the alarm over the expansion of the avocado industry - and its demands for water. Seventeen companies have applied to pump up to 2 million cubic metres a… Audio