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.

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

Just like top athletes, cows must be in great health to perform at their best.

An ability to plan ahead will enable dairy farmers to be part of the solution.

Dom George can't make up his mind who to vote for come September.

We need to conserve water rather than thinking we can waste water because it rains so much

Jamie Mackay says farmers will find Labour's freshwater policy particularly taxing...

The only way to tell if a stream is healthy is to stand in it with a net and count bugs.

It's plump, can't fly and at ground level, it's an easy target - but it's ours.

I'm happy to pay a bit for the water I use and the security of knowing it's available.

Is NZ reaching a tipping point with our fisheries?

New Zealand is trailing many countries in our carbon reduction efforts.

Freshwater mussels are generally found out of the main flow of rivers and streams