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Sustainability
The Mix
February 16
Powering the future
Even as exploratory drilling gets started off the Otago coast, everyone agrees we have to move from fossil fuels to a low-carbon future. But does that mean giving up the car, the dishwasher and YouTube? Bruce Munro talks to those researching and living The Transition.
The Mix
February 15
Carbon investments may run out of gas
Investors are being urged to recognise the risk of putting money into the fossil fuel industry.
Queenstown
July 17
Businesses and Queenstown Lakes council to support Paper4trees recycling initiative
Two businesses have joined forces with the Queenstown Lakes District Council to support the "Paper4trees" initiative in the region, which educates children about recycling and gives them a chance to exchange their recycling for native trees.
Dunedin
April 22
Hoping to make impact
University of Otago new sustainability co-ordinator Hilary Phipps was brought up in Dunedin and now she is back she hopes to be able to make a real difference to the city.
Queenstown
December 4
Ecotours wins marketplace category
Ziptrek Ecotours was recognised as one of New Zealand's most sustainable companies at the Sustainable 60 Awards in Auckland on Wednesday night.
Opinion
June 1
Digging deep for Earth's sake
A Brightly coloured group of young people is gathered on the exposed south end of the island, armed with spades, a crowbar, staves and wheelbarrows. Much chattering and giggling! A sharp westerly whips up the white horses on the harbour, and I see my own hands go from purple to blue and back again.
Queenstown
March 8
Sustainability focus for TV crew
Taiwan's national television channel 8 TTV is highlighting Milford Sound as part of its focus on New Zealand as a world leader in conservation and sustainability.
North Otago
January 6
Funding shortfall threatens recycling park
The Waitaki Resource Recovery Park in Oamaru might have to put off staff or close down because of a financial crisis.
Queenstown
December 12
Eco advice relating to Lakes area on internet
A one-stop website on how to make the right choices concerning sustainability in the Queenstown Lakes District was launched last week.
Dunedin
December 5
Sustainable housing network set up
Otago Polytechnic and five other metropolitan institutions have established a sustainable housing network building on last year's national sustainable housing competition.
Queenstown
November 30
Subsidy for cloth nappies proposed
Reusable cloth nappies could make a resurgence in the Queenstown Lakes district if a council bid to get disposable nappies out of landfills gathers enough community and council support.
North Otago
November 30
MPs withdrawn from debate
A Hampden debate over economic growth versus sustainability has just got hotter, with a team of National Party MPs being withdrawn by Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean.
News
November 17
Polytech explains benefits of biofuel product
Filling your vehicle up with biodiesel was just the start of a more sustainable future, business leaders were told on Monday.
Dunedin
November 12
Sustainability conference shows how it's done
A conference on minimising the unsustainable use of resources and reducing environmental harm is attempting to achieve that even before it opens.
Queenstown
November 9
Sustainable practice expo success thrills
Focusing on the positives and framing sustainable opportunities were the key targets of the Showcasing Sustainable Practice expo at the Queenstown Memorial Hall last Friday.
Queenstown
October 28
Sustainable practice expo
Queenstown tourism operators and council representatives will provide first-hand experience of what it takes to operate sustainably at the Queenstown Memorial Hall, on November 5.
Dunedin
October 22
Sustainability and pupils stars of film
Dunedin school pupils attended a special movie premiere yesterday.
Queenstown
October 20
'Sustainable' wine entries up
The number of "sustainable" wine entries from Otago in this year's Air New Zealand Wine Awards is nearly double last year's figure.
Dunedin
October 13
Volunteer to organise eDay
A Dunedin woman has volunteered to organise the free computer recycling event, eDay, in Dunedin, saving the city from missing out on the opportunity.
News
October 10
Focus on sustainability
The Otago Polytechnic's Centre for Sustainable Practice is undertaking a biodiesel-fuelled national roadshow tour to promote the launch of its new educational qualification.
Dunedin
October 7
Elections: Readers have their say
Dunedin voters have until noon tomorrow to decide who they want on their city council.
Dunedin
October 6
Waste electronics recovery in doubt
Dunedin's participation in New Zealand's free computer recycling event, eDay, is in doubt.
Queenstown
October 5
Holiday park gains 'EarthCheck' stamp
One of Queenstown's environment-conscious holiday parks has been rewarded for its efforts, becoming an "EarthCheck certified destination" after registration from the global sustainability and environmental auditors.
Queenstown
October 5
Road show to promote sustainability
A nationwide biodiesel-fuelled road show, organised by the Otago Polytechnic Centre for Sustainable Practice and supported by Biodiesel New Zealand and Queenstown's Nomad Safaris and Ziptrek Ecotours, will be launched in Auckland on Saturday.
Central Otago
September 22
Sustainability the message
The lesson of the September 4 earthquake in Canterbury is that it could happen to anyone in New Zealand, a Christchurch Civil Defence volunteer told an audience in Alexandra.
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