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Green Party on govt's Fast-track bill changes
The Green Party says the government's changes to the proposed Fast-track Approvals bill is just "tinkering", and it will continue to pose a serious threat to the environment. The Greens' spokesperson… Audio
Govt makes changes to Fast-track bill after public subs
"The Government has listened" - that's the message from one of the strongest critics of the fast track consenting legislation. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Local councils finding it tricky to find prospective candidates
The clock is ticking for people who plan to stand for local government this year.
With the cut-off time looming, some councils have far fewer candidates than usual - causing fears that some seats may… Audio
Local councils send an SOS
Rate payers will have to fork out more money to repeat council elections if the large number of vacancies in key roles around Aotearoa can't be filled.
Local Government has issued an SOS to get more… Audio
ECan declares climate emergency
Environment Canterbury has today declared a 'climate emergency', the first council in the country to acknowledge the threat from global warming on the environment. Audio
Fighting for NZ's Rivers and Lakes
Philippa Tolley checks out if enough is being done to clean-up the country’s lakes and rivers. Video, Audio
Rare Mudfish, the Farmer and the School
A population of rare South Canterbury mudfish are benefiting from a community project involving the St Andrews School, the farmer and the Working Waters Trust Audio
Rare Mudfish, the Farmer and the School
A population of rare South Canterbury mudfish are benefiting from a community project involving the St Andrews School, the farmer and the Working Waters Trust
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