Biotech chief calls for genetic modification in the world of climate change
New Zealand needs to finally accept genetic modification (GM) products in a world of climate change and desperate global food needs, BiotechNZ executive director Dr […]
Environment
Caution for Dog Owners and Swimmers as Toxic Algae identified at Kapiti sites
Swimmers are being advised to take caution while dog owners should keep dogs on leashes or avoid two river sites along the Kāpiti Coast with […]
Eagle Protect a global award winner
Eagle Protect, with offices in New Zealand and the US, has been named a winner of the annual global Real Leaders Impact Awards. The annual […]
January Gardening with Henri Ham
As we start the new year, we resolve to make it the best year yet. Many of our goals include eating healthier, exercising a bit […]
Southern hemisphere’s first electric ferry launched in Wellington
The first fully electric, high speed passenger ferry in the southern hemisphere was officially launched today in Wellington, where the locally built vessel will sail […]
Whitireia Park community activity welcome with proper permissions
Some well-meaning yet counterproductive planting and spraying activity in Whitireia Park has prompted Greater Wellington, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and the Whitireia Park Restoration Group (WPRG) […]
Severe flooding throughout Kapiti
Kāpiti Coast District Council is advising the community take care as heavy rain continues to fall across the district. The Waikanae River is high and […]
Solar power shines in Kapiti
Duncan’s Brewing Company of Kāpiti has just installed 70 solar panels producing 30 kilowatts of power which will supply enough grunt to run the entire […]
Professor Lester, Bug Man in Kapiti talk
Professor Phil Lester, head of Biological Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington, has a passion for all six-legged creatures, but especially for bees. He shared […]
Climate Action Workshop storms into Kapiti Coast
While world leaders are grappling with the ‘where to from here’ at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, in the UK, New Zealand’s Sustainable Business […]