Feathering our nest
Our own backyards provide great promise in the push towards predator-free by 2050, but we are going to have to get our hands dirty, writes Maureen Howard.
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NZ's agricultural GHG emissions - and opportunities
NZ's agricultural GHG emissions - and opportunities
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Ahead of the curve
Ahead of the curve
Because we need to head off climate change, the Government is preparing a Zero Carbon Act. So it's time to identify ways to get ahead of the curve and prepare for low-carbon living. Maureen Howard looks at the options.
South Dunedin residents in this together
In this together
Weather events made more severe by climate change will require large-scale responses, but in South Duendin, residents are also growing their resilience one neighbour at a time, writes Maureen Howard.
As sure as the tide
As sure as the tide
Rising and more tempestuous seas mean we face hell and high water, says Dunedin writer Neville Peat. He tells Tom McKinlay about the threat and the book he has written in response.
Painting a picture
Painting a picture
The creativity expressed in art might be more important than the hard data of science when it comes to our processing environmental problems, artist and scientist Jenny Rock tells Maureen Howard....
A return to values
A return to values
Investors are looking to align their investments with their values, writes Tom McKinlay.
In tune with nature
In tune with nature
Ian Melvin and Helga Diettrich say the original coal range, restored and converted to a wood burning range, is the hub of their home, being used for most of their cooking, heating and water heating.
A day in the life...
A day in the life...
Behind the scenes at the Wanaka Wastebusters reuse and recycling centre, a dedicated team are giving resources a second life, writes Gina Dempster.
Emerging concerns
Emerging concerns
As scientists add to the list of harmful household chemicals, perhaps it is time to go back to basics with household cleaners, writes Maureen Howard.
Tracks across Australia
Tracks across Australia
Australia is big. Really big. And has quite a few gum trees. While there visiting family, Peter Dowden rode the tracks from Brisbane to Melbourne.
Q&A: Zero waste's Fiona Clements
Q&A: Zero waste's Fiona Clements
Fiona Clements is a Zero waste practitioner.
Q&A: The Kiwi Bottle Drive
Q&A: The Kiwi Bottle Drive
The Kiwi Bottle Drive is working to get a bottle deposit scheme for New Zealand.
It takes a village
It takes a village
A colourful, vibrant home to 231 young people, Te Pa Tauira-Otago Polytechnic Student Village is an innovative example of sustainability principles, writes Shane Gilchrist.
Always in hot water
Always in hot water
Contemplating replacing your hot water cylinder? Before you act, take time to compare some planet-friendly options that make pocket-friendly savings.
Q&A: Flip the fleet
Q&A: Flip the fleet
Flip the Fleet analyses environmental and financial performance of more than 1000 electric vehicles throughout NZ.
Locking in the carbon
Locking in the carbon
If you're thinking about reducing your carbon footprint, the garden's a good place to start, writes Ben Elms, aka Dr Compost.
Q&A: Plastic Bag Free Wanaka
Q&A: Plastic Bag Free Wanaka
Plastic Bag Free Wanaka is a not-for-profit, voluntary group.
Q&A: Pat Scott
Q&A: Pat Scott
Questions and answers with Pat Scott.
In harmony with the land
In harmony with the land
An augmented cottage above Blueskin Bay stands as testament to a determined DIY ethic, writes Kim Dungey.