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'One of the worst sites': Forestry firms ordered to remove slash
Debris must be cleared from streams and high-risk sites by March 31, 2027.
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'Smells awful': Five emergency call-outs to plastic-burning plant in a year
Warren Sinclair says the site emits vapour and a judge has allowed him to keep operating.
Mediation meeting held between forestry and Gisborne council representatives
Confidential talks followed enforcement action over the Awatere Forest.
OceanaGold seeks fast-track approval for Macraes mine extension
OceanaGold wants to extend its Macraes gold mine into the 2030s.
Auckland apartments on market at 'below cost' as developer's debt nears $100m
Receivers must sell 39 Auckland units as they try to claw back massive debts.
Retirement homes face aircraft noise. Parties agree to rezoning
Aircraft noise, engine testing at all hours and bird-strike were points in the decision.
Northland marine protections at risk if councils lose fishing powers
Northland's Mimiwhangata and Cape Brett protections face an uncertain future.
Tainui unleashes scathing attack on Govt after river protection rules halted
Farming regulations designed to protect the Waikato River have been paused until 2032.
They spent $110k on solar panels. What if a six-storey development shades the house?
'A high-rise built anywhere within that massive site will project a sweeping shadow.'
Bittern protection fund stalled while wind farm powers ahead
Post-consent discussions have shifted Mercury's obligations to bittern protection.
'Like a pot plant': The fight over eight shipping containers sitting in the heart of Wellington
A judge has now ordered the owner to remove them from the property within 30 days.
Orewa seawall and walkway opens after decade-long effort
Ōrewa has faced storm erosion costing tens of thousands each time.
Court signs off Wairarapa solar farm after extended review of conditions
The developer has been ordered to pay $320,683 in costs to the council.
'No expert evidence': Court ruling on plastic fuel plant stuns environment waste group
The Environment Court ruled Warren Sinclair’s pyrolysis plant can stay open.
'It's crazy': Couple spend thousands marketing home knowing no one will buy it
'They knew it was unsaleable but they had to prove it was unsaleable'.
Michelin-winning Auckland restaurant's battle to stay trading
Temporary stay granted after Auckland Council issued an abatement notice for demolition.
‘Where does it go?’: Judge questions if burning plastic differs from landfill dumping
Warren Sinclair burns up to 15 tonnes of plastic daily without consent to avoid landfill.
Helicopter fight far from over for Williams and Mowbray at waterfront home
'Helicopters not like cars' – lobby group on next stage of court case opposing consent.
Green Party accuse National of ‘cover up’ in Fonterra, Z Energy lobbying debacle
Chloe Swarbrick: “It is an alleged cover up."
Opponents of Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray helicopter pad win case
'Clear public feeling on this issue' - lobby group thanks court, wants council action.
'Wasted effort': Port ordered to compensate iwi $298k for unpaid cultural labour
Ports of Tauranga must pay iwi after aborting a resource consent application.
'No insight into her offending': Judge slams Pets and Pats founder
Fine after Angela Beer 'deliberately delayed' getting council consent for doggy daycare.
Council no longer opposing parolee rehab site but Environment Court remains doubtful
Rotorua parolee rehab site faces court scrutiny loss of funding despite council U-turn.
Shane Jones doubles down after criticism over $50k fine for leaking fishing footage
'I would actually like the fine to be higher,' the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries said.