Sharks don't taste great - leave them alone.

For too long the biosecurity check-in process on the mainland has been a shambles.

Climate change is too complicated for each sector to attempt to address on its own.

How we plan to meet our climate change obligations and reduce emissions is important.

COMMENT: National is talking up the urban-rural divide to get votes, says Rachel Stewart.

Rural Support Trusts offer free and confidential advice and support for rural people.

Politicians seem to believe if you repeat a lie often enough it will become true.

OPINION: Farmer fears "biggest drop in agricultural economic confidence since the '80s."

Long wait for proper dawn chorus.

It was great to see farmers keen on doing the right thing to keep stock out of waterways

Why have we got deteriorating water quality in many of our rivers across New Zealand?

Labour's proposed water tax is economically flawed and unfair to some farmers.

It's no coincidence that water lobby groups have become vocal in lead-up to the elections

The export of bottled water has become the focus of an emotional debate

Jamie Mackay shares the eulogy he gave at Sir Colin Meads' funeral.

Leading sheep breeder writes on whether farmers are whipping boys over water quality.

I explained to him the lambs, like he and his brother, had to have a name each.

A WCO is the best tool we have for protecting outstanding values of freshwater.

A rural education from farmer pen pal helps close the urban/rural gap for Dom's co-worker.

Whitebaiting is much like supporting a rugby team.

COMMENT: There is overwhelming public support for a water royalty, says Rachel Stewart.

Maggie Barry's pre-election announcement offered crumbs, says Dean Baigent-Mercer

We may have plenty of water in the Bay of Plenty, but much of it is undrinkable.

COMMENT: What's Labour's tax policy? Don't know? Don't feel bad. Neither does Labour.

I am disappointed that a group of residents have charged off with their own agenda.

COMMENT: Voters deserve better than Labour's 'trust us' approach.

There's certainly been plenty happening locally and nationally since I last wrote.

Everyone owns water - and everyone should benefit from its use.

COMMENT: Farmers promise to protect rivers and streams for future generations.

With Sir Colin what you saw is what you got. I like that in a person.