by F&O NEWS DESK | Oct 5, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
It’s official: El Niño is here. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) declared the official arrival of the weather event and said New Zealand will see dramatic temperature swings over the next few months, with periods of unseasonable...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jul 6, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
The Resource Management Act (RMA) has been in the news for a while now. For anyone trying to understand the changes, here’s a quick recap: in place of the RMA will be three laws — the Natural and Built Environment Bill, the Spatial Planning Bill, and the Climate...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Jun 12, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
In our latest issue, we delve deep into the risks and impacts posed by wilding pines, shedding light on this pressing issue that calls for collective awareness and decisive measures. In the untamed expanse of New Zealand grows a silent intruder that is slowly...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 30, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
In our latest issue, we meet Craig Pinkney, a fisherman in Northland’s Hokianga Harbour, who has become an early adopter of electric-powered commercial fishing boats in New Zealand. Based in Kohukohu, fuel accessibility is often a challenge for equipment...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 3, 2023 | Archive, Editor's pick
This month, we take a closer look at the new funding round announced by the New Zealand Government that will focus on reducing emissions from the maritime sector. With fuel use in this sector accounting for almost 10% of total transport emissions, the need for a...
