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Call for proposals to restore the historic Chateau Tongariro

· March 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Proposals are being sought from experienced operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro and its associated buildings, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Located in...

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Speargrass surprise revealed after Tongariro fires

· March 18, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  18 March 2026 Normally hidden amongst dense tussock, flax and mānuka scrub, the Volcanic Plateau speargrass has been exposed by the fire-cleared landscape, following extensive...

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Quality Building Award 2026 Finalists Announced

· March 17, 2026

Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 March 2026 – The much-anticipated Quality Building Award 2026 (QBA 2026) today officially announces its finalist list! A...

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Dolphin’s death spurs calls for greater protection

· March 16, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Four dolphins have been killed off Kaikōura’s coast in the past two years, including three by set net entanglement Supplied / Genevieve Robinson Conservation groups are...