Aorere Takes out Inaugural Riverprize

Gareth MorganEnvironment, Uncategorized

Last night the International RiverFoundation announced the winner of the inaugural Morgan Foundation New Zealand Riverprize. The Riverprize honours projects that protect and restore our rivers through integrated basin management – in other words they must manage the issues across … Read More

NZ rivers in the international spotlight

Gareth MorganEnvironment

2015 is the first year New Zealand has been included in the International RiverFoundation’s RiverPrize. The Morgan Foundation is pleased to sponsor the New Zealand leg of the awards. Riverprize is the world’s most prestigious environmental award, giving recognition, reward … Read More

Getting a premium for sustainable beef

Gareth MorganEnvironment

Consumers need to accept some responsibility for environmental degradation associated with food production. This great story from Mike Barton shows how beef farmers in Taupo can achieve a premium price, whilst taking care of the environment. Getting a premium for … Read More

Why we are Global Warming Criminals

Geoff SimmonsEnvironment

Given the natural assets we have – a small population with plenty of natural resources at our disposal, and plenty of scope for renewable energy – New Zealand should really be doing better at dealing with climate change. Instead we … Read More