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by CORANZ researchers The “Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa”  (CAFCA) has termed the present coalition government as “The Extractors” for its push for extractive industries. Secretary/Organiser Murray Horton in the latest issue of CAFCA’s bulletin “Foreign … Continue reading →

Book Review: “The Farm” by Bruce Ansley, published by Harper Collins, price $39.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman Escaping to the country on a hectare or two or three is a dream quite a few Kiwi blokes and/or … Continue reading →

Much of today’s environmental debate is dominated by regulation, restrictions and conflict. Whether the issue is freshwater, forestry, conservation or climate policy, discussions often revolve around what should be prohibited, limited or controlled. Occasionally, however, a different … Continue reading →

Parliament exists for more than passing legislation. It exists to ensure proposed laws are tested, challenged, amended and scrutinised before they become law. Public submissions, select committee hearings and parliamentary debate are all intended to improve legislation … Continue reading →

Special report Converting top pasture to carbon farming of pines Forestry should be phased out of New Zealand’s “rudderless” Emissions Trading Scheme reports Radio NZ, because it is allowing climate pollution to continue, the country’s environmental watchdog … Continue reading →

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has reignited an important discussion about the future of New Zealand’s landscapes. His latest report argues that forestry should gradually be removed from the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), or at least … Continue reading →

One of the more interesting debates emerging from the Government’s replacement of the Resource Management Act has received surprisingly little public attention. It is not about whether native bush, wetlands or outstanding landscapes should be protected. Most … Continue reading →

Book Review   “Hunting Distant Places” by Daryl Crimp  published by Bateman Books. Price $39.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman   Daryl Crimp is well known in fishing and hunting circles for his countless articles on sea fishing and in his earlier … Continue reading →

Book Review “A Bushman’s Book of Yarns” by Sam Gibson, published by Allen and Unwin, price $45. Reviewed by Tony Orman   Sam Gibson really made a great book writing debut with “Sam the Trap Man”, which … Continue reading →

 by Tony Orman The forgotten Number One issue this Election is the Demise of Democracy. It doesn’t matter what the issue is because it’s with every issue.  Even the new whiz kid of technology AI is worried. … Continue reading →

Only a few weeks ago, H5N1 avian influenza appeared to be a distant concern for New Zealand. While isolated cases had been detected in Australia, the advice remained much the same: be alert, but avoid unnecessary alarm. … Continue reading →

Recent emails and public demonstrations organised by Greenpeace show that concern about the Conservation Amendment Bill remains strong. Protesters gathered throughout New Zealand under banners calling for the Bill to be scrapped, arguing that it threatens public … Continue reading →

The Government’s decision to halt Gisborne District Council’s proposed forestry slash rules has reignited an important debate about environmental management in New Zealand. Local environmental groups have described the decision as indefensible, while the Government argues that … Continue reading →

The recent approval of a major housing development at Ōrewa has highlighted an important planning principle that extends well beyond one subdivision. During the first stage of the development, treated wastewater may be transported off-site under defined … Continue reading →

by Ben Hope As a cabinet Minister for the Environment in the 1990s Simon Upton was deeply involved with amendments to the Resource Management Act. Now as Parliamentary commissioner for the Environment he is worried about the … Continue reading →

Book Review “Jake Whyte- Pig Hunter” by J D Crouchley, published by Bateman Books, price $23.99. Reviewed by Tony Orman. This is a book aimed at Kiwi youngsters and thus has an admirable target readership. There’s no … Continue reading →

Special report The Department of Conservation has no explanation for bird deaths on Motueka’s Sand-spit where several dozen oystercatchers were found dead. The department has discounted a recent 1080 poison drop in the Cobb Valley area of … Continue reading →

The passage of the Arms Act 2025 marks the most significant rewrite of New Zealand’s firearms legislation in more than four decades. While the legislation has now received Royal Assent and become law, most of its provisions … Continue reading →

Lost among recent discussion about visitor counters, artificial intelligence and improved visitor management was a far more significant revelation. Department of Conservation papers show officials considered retaining the flexibility to charge not only international visitors, but New … Continue reading →

CORANZ Commentary Recent headlines about H5N1 avian influenza have reminded New Zealanders how quickly an animal disease can become a matter of national concern. Yet birds represent only one part of New Zealand’s biosecurity challenge. Every day, … Continue reading →

Special Report According to reports from Australia Woolworths ceased the sale of a deadly line of pest control products from Saturday August 1. Brands of rodenticide like Talon Rat and Mouse Killer containing brodifacoum have been removed … Continue reading →

For many years environmental regulation has been portrayed as a contest between economic growth and environmental protection. Farmers were often presented with a choice between remaining competitive or meeting ever-increasing environmental expectations. Recent developments in Europe suggest … Continue reading →

The Department of Conservation has selected Ngāi Tahu Farming as its preferred operator for Molesworth Station, ending a competitive process that attracted five bids. The decision has inevitably generated discussion, particularly following the disappointment expressed by former … Continue reading →

Political donations have become one of the defining issues of New Zealand’s election year. Critics argue that large donations, particularly from corporations and wealthy individuals, risk giving some interests greater influence over government policy than ordinary citizens. … Continue reading →

Press release by  minister Nicole McKee After six years of work, the broken Arms Act 1983 will finally be repealed and replaced with a law that gives licenced firearm owners the respect they deserve by treating them … Continue reading →