Jan Wright
Lignite debate gets global focus
The head of Solid Energy says Southland's lignite reserves should be used to give both the world's poor and New Zealanders a better life. Audio
Environment Commissioner warns mining lignite too costly
Parliament's chief environmental watchdog wants a halt to the mining of lignite in Southland. At least six billion tonnes of easily recoverable lignite lie just below the surface of Southland… Audio
Commissioner for the Environment criticises mining consultation
Parliament's independent environment advisor is criticising the government for inadequate public consultation on mining. Audio
Official criticism of intensive dairying
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is urging the Government to intervene in consent hearings for intensive dairy farming in the Upper Waitaki. Audio
Last ditch efforts to prevent bill being passed
Meanwhile the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is urging the government not to pass the bill. Audio
Mapua Cleanup 2
The clean up of New Zealand's most contaminated chemical site was flawed and may have left a residual problem with mercury. Audio
