North Canterbury has five projects included among 149 projects in the Government's Fast Track Approvals Bill.
David outlines what they are and community reaction.
Also attacks on native birds by dogs are causing concern in Kaikoura.
The latest incident involved two little penguins/kororā found outside their burrow, next to a rock wall on the Esplanade.
And the Waimakariri District Council and other agencies are taking a stand against 4WDs on the Ashley Rakahuri River.