Mature mangrove forest cut down for new $20 million Okara marina
Hundreds of mature mangroves have been cut down for Whangārei's new $20 million Okara marina, angering environmentalists who campaigned against their removal 30 years ago.
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Hundreds of mature mangroves have been cut down for Whangārei's new $20 million Okara marina, angering environmentalists who campaigned against their removal 30 years ago.
Consents sought for massive power station in Northland 17 Mar, 2021 05:00 PM 5 minutes to read Millan Ruka of the Whatitiri Resource Management Unit is calling for proper consultation over the proposed hydro-electric power station. Photo / John Stone Imran Ali is a reporter for the Northern Advocateimran.ali@nzme.co.nznorthernadvocat A Northland farm trust is seeking consents to build a hydro-electric power station capable of generating 3 megawatts of electricity that would help secure the region's energy supply in disasters. Glenview Estate, owned by Neil and Dianne Lewis, ...