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Robotics transforming dairy industry
New Zealand’s natural advantages in dairying may fade as technology drops costs of production.
Ethical summer soft drinks
Call them ‘products with a purpose’: thirst-quenching drinks made with both the planet and your palate in mind.
Bats deliver vital services to farms, study shows
The value of bats for pest control is highlighted in new research.
Eco-friendly school supplies
Stocking up on books and pens? Veronica Schmidt shares ideas for planet-friendly parents.
What I’ve been reading: Chernobyl, clouds, leaping fish, and NZ environment
This week I’ve been looking at pictures of nature’s amazing recovery around Chernobyl, watching this weirdly interesting 1960s animated film called Know Your Clouds, being impressed by this video of native New Zealand fish catching ...
Green energy from coffee grounds wins firm prestigious prize
City’s addiction to its morning fix is warming homes and powering trucks.
How to use a chicken tractor
Did you know you can use chickens as feathered gardeners? Using something called chicken tractors can mean no weeding, no digging, no spraying, and no worries. Brilliant, right? Janet Luke explains.
Trekkers and travellers will love this portable wind turbine
Lightweight device allows you to recharge phones or equipment in the field.
Green ideas for outdoor furniture
We all love outdoor living, but not dodgy illegal logging. Here are some tips for choosing outdoor furniture that hasn’t harmed the environment.
What I've been reading: Driverless cars, oil prices, diesel cars and bike tech
Editor Greg Roughan's reading list this week is all about transport: cars with no drivers, robots that park bicycles, why diesel is a bad idea and what low oil prices mean for the environment. If you’re ...