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Environment

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Muriwai gannets reveal flight paths for the first time

· February 23, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  23 February 2026 A coastal seabird, tākapu disperse widely to feed on squid and fish in waters over New Zealand’s continental shelf, including harbours, estuaries...

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New faces sought for Pureora Hunting Competition

· February 23, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  23 February 2026 The free annual hunting competition has been run by DOC’s Maniapoto team, with support from the NZ Deerstalkers Association (NZDA), for more...

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Barker’s of Geraldine in a jam over waste

· February 23, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand An aerial view of the reserve, the water ponds, and the Barker’s blocks and factory. Supplied The Barkers jam maker is already in trouble with its...

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Dolphin carrying dead calf seen in marine sanctuary

· February 20, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  20 February 2026 A marine tour operator first saw the dolphin on Wednesday this week, and it has been observed several times since by DOC...

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$3.5m boost to restore fire-damaged Tongariro

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $3.5 million in the restoration of 3000-plus hectares of Tongariro National Park destroyed by two major fires last year, Conservation Minister Tama...

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NZ-AU: EIS Approval for Patterson Lake South Project

· February 20, 2026

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) PERTH, Australia, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (Paladin or the Company) announces it has received Ministerial approval for the Company’s...

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Grown-ups, playing is good for you too

· February 20, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Somewhere along the way to adulthood, time to play fades away. We tend to trade silliness and imagination for seriousness and busyness. Yet there is clear...

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Government awards primary sector student scholarships

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Six tertiary students have been awarded scholarships as part of efforts to support farmers and growers on-the-ground, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew...

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Bill paves way for MCERT

· February 19, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has introduced legislation to Parliament to establish the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), a key step in delivering its ambitious...

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Controversial high-rise development approved in Wellington

· February 19, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand An artist’s impression of the seven-storey apartment building, Mayfair, that is proposed for Wellington’s Mt Victoria. Supplied / One to One Hundred Ltd A controversial high-rise...

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New Zealand Climate Change Ambassador appointed

· February 18, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has announced the appointment of Stuart Calman as New Zealand’s Climate Change Ambassador. “I am pleased to welcome Stuart to this...

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New research on 1080 bait impact on Rakiura deer

· February 17, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 February 2026 The study found Rakiura white-tailed deer are more susceptible to eating a lethal dose of 1080 bait pellets than other deer populations...

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Members of Gas Security Fund panel named

· February 17, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Gas and energy industry specialist Andy Knight has been named as chair of the expert panel appointed to advise the Government on projects applying to the...