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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes
     30 January 2026
    The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes
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    Work's continuing to repair and reopen roads after recent severe weather
    29 Jan: Work's continuing to repair and reopen roads after recent severe weather... more
    Fossil fuels are doomed – and Trump can’t save them
    29 Jan: Yes, climate change is worsening and action is uneven. But the shift away from fossil fuels is beginning.... more
    Do trees prevent landslides? What science says about roots, rainfall and stability
    28 Jan: After the fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, attention has focused on recent tree removal from Mauao. But landslides rarely have simple causes.... more
    Where did southern Australia’s record-breaking heatwave come from?
    28 Jan: Australia’s northwest is well known for its heat. But this furnace-like area can deliver heatwaves to the southeast, thousands of kilometres away.... more
    Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui
    28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui... more
    Thousands of people have reported feeling a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near the capital this afternoon
    27 Jan: Thousands of people have reported feeling a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near the capital this afternoon... more
    Meridian Energy's future-proofing a major South Island power station against a large earthquake
    27 Jan: Meridian Energy's future-proofing a major South Island power station against a large earthquake... more
    No certainty New Zealand's summer will improve in coming months
    26 Jan: No certainty New Zealand's summer will improve in coming months... more
    What is life like in Delhi, one of the world's most polluted cities?
    26 Jan: Poor air quality in Delhi has impacted nearly all aspects of life with residents saying they have lost many of the "simple joys" such as opening a window or going for a walk outside.... more

     Most Popular Recent Environment News
     04 Jan: State Highway 35 between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay, has now re-opened ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     03 Jan: MetService is forecasting severe weather to batter the North Island's East Coast this weekend +++++++++++++++++++++
     21 Jan: Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately +++++++++++++++++++
     03 Jan: The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region +++++++++++++++++
     02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening +++++++++++++++
     02 Jan: Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather +++++++++++++++
     18 Jan: There's reports of flooding in Northland following heavy rain +++++++++++++

     Environment NewsLinks
      30 Jan: Alliwava gh8 review: ryzen 9 muscle in a shockingly small pc (PC World)
      29 Jan: Adlink unveils rugged intel edge ai modules for robots (ITBrief)
      29 Jan: ‘it’s quite an addictive environment’: judith collins reflects on 24 years in parliament (Stuff.co.nz)
      28 Jan: How to stop windows from changing your network type (PC World)
      27 Jan: 'unpleasant environment': half of retail crime group resigns (RadioNZ)
      26 Jan: ‘unpleasant environment’: over half of retail crime advisory group resigns amid tensions (Stuff.co.nz)
      24 Jan: Visual studio pro 2026 is now only $49.99 (was $499.99) (PC World)
      24 Jan: 3 ways a vpn can enhance your gaming experience (PC World)
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