OSI archive

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Welcome to the Year of the Horse

· February 13, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation The 2026 Chinese New Year is on Tuesday February 17, entering the Year of the Horse. As part of the celebrations, many people will be sharing...

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DOC urges caution over severe North Island weather warnings

· February 13, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 February 2026 MetService has already issued orange warnings for the Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, and Gisborne/Tairawhiti. Heavy rain is expected across many parts of...

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Mautohe Cathedral Cove closed as weather warnings issued

· February 13, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 February 2026 Periods of rain, some it heavy, are predicted for Coromandel through 13, 14 and 15 February. A MetService Orange Weather Warning for...

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New DOC concessions support regional economies

· February 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Long-term tourism concessions that will support jobs, strengthen regional economies, and keep visitor access open at key South Island destinations have been announced by Conservation Minister...

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Piopiotahi Milford Sound experiencing record summer

· February 12, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  12 February 2026 Market intelligence from Great South suggests the Chinese market, which has been slower to rebound since COVID, has swung strongly back this...

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Space launch limits increased to support growth

· February 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government A huge increase in the number of space launches allowed from New Zealand will enable our space and advanced aviation sectors to continue their rapid growth,...

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Giving Western Springs lake a fresh start

· February 11, 2026

Source: Auckland Council One of Auckland’s most loved and historic waterbodies is getting a much-needed helping hand. This week, Auckland Council’s Environmental Services and Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience teams...