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Tech tool used to target pest plants at precious wetland
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 12 March 2026 Whangamarino is 7000 ha wetland an hour north of Hamilton, comprising open water, swamp, fen and peat bogs. It is listed as...
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The government’s targets in charts: Employment target remains elusive
Source: Radio New Zealand Four of the government’s nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows. People receiving Jobseeker benefits have increased significantly to 223,500 and education...
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DoC’s Kākāpo livstream attracts international attention
Source: Radio New Zealand Rakiura a female kākāpō is being livestreamed from her nest. SCREENSHOT A Department of Conservation (DoC) livestream of a nesting Kākāpo on a remote island off...
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Greenpeace – Luxon’s climate policies leave Kiwis hurting as petrol hits $3 a litre
Source: Greenpeace As petrol prices climb to around $3 a litre, Greenpeace is pointing to a series of Government decisions that have left Kiwis hit harder by the oil price spike....
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The New Zealand Threat Classification Series hits 50
Source: NZ Department of Conservation A milestone worth celebrating for Aotearoa New Zealand’s biodiversity The New Zealand Threat Classification Series has officially reached its 50th issue! That’s 50 deep dives...
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Greenpeace calls for government to drastically cut legal limit of nitrates in drinking water
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s current legal limit for nitrates in drinking water is 11.3 mg/L. HENDRIK SCHMIDT Greenpeace is calling on the government to drastically cut the legal...
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Kākāriki karaka eggs flown from Nelson sanctuary to Christchurch to boost species recovery
Source: Radio New Zealand Sean McGrath / Department of Conservation Eggs from the country’s rarest parakeet, the kākāriki karaka, have been retrieved from a nest inside a Nelson sanctuary and...
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‘We need to have a grown-up conversation about nitrate contmaination’, Greenpeace says
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s current legal limit for nitrates in drinking water is 11.3 mg/L. HENDRIK SCHMIDT Greenpeace is calling on the government to drastically cut the legal...
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Kawatiri Coastal Trail wins Outdoor Access Champion Award
Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission A new trail across one of Aotearoa’s most historic, fascinating and naturally abundant coastlines has won a prestigious national award for championing...
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Greenpeace – Renewed calls for Govt to lower nitrate contamination limits, following Danish precedent
Source: Greenpeace In an open letter launched this morning, Greenpeace is calling on the New Zealand Government to put public health above industry profits by lowering the legal limit for nitrate in drinking...
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Consumer NZ – No u-turn to petrol for New Zealand EV owners
Source: Consumer NZ New research from Consumer NZ shows an overwhelming 96% of electric vehicle (EV) owners would buy another EV, confirming strong satisfaction among current owners. Consumer has released...
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Person dies on popular walking track near Wānaka
Source: Radio New Zealand Skyline Track near Wānaka. Department of Conservation A person has died on a popular hiking track near Wānaka. Emergency services were called to the Skyline Track,...
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Large kea flock ‘micro-chipped’ to track travels
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 March 2026 Department of Conservation science staff and rangers recently caught 31 kea from a record flock of about 36 birds, attaching leg bands...
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What do rural sector groups think of the RMA?
Source: Radio New Zealand Aotearoa has more than 900,000 hectares of irrigated agricultural land, mostly in the South Island. Sally Round Access to water, food production as a priority, and...
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The egg race – hopeful signs for the Kākāriki Karaka recovery programme
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 March 2026 Department of Conservation kākāriki karaka recovery programme lead Wayne Beggs says it’s a milestone moment in the battle to increase the numbers...
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Waipoua Forest embarks on bold Kauri Walks expansion to enhance visitor experience and protect trees
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 11 March 2026 DOC Northern North Island Regional Director Sue Reed-Thomas says the renovation at Kauri Walks will allow improved access to the Four Sisters...
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Otago Peninsula officially declared possum free
Source: Radio New Zealand Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Group chairperson Hoani Langsbury is congratulating the community for reaching possum free, saying it would not have been possible without them. Supplied Otago...
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The world is eating our lunch: How our apples, seafood and avocados make millions
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Five years after Who’s Eating NZ, this series revisits where our food goes – but this time through the lens of Kiwi breakfast, lunch and...
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More than 1600 fines issued to Queenstown freedom campers since new rules
Source: Radio New Zealand Queenstown Lakes District Council introduced new freedom camping rules in December, restricting campers to designated sites. Supplied Freedom campers are falling foul of new Queenstown Lakes...
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AECOM supports CEDD and AFCD of HKSAR Government in launching Hong Kong’s first comprehensive nature-based solutions guidelines to advance sustainable urban development
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 March 2026 – AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, supported the release of the Hong Kong Nature-based Solutions...
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Tracks reopen as Pirongia storm damage clean-up continues
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 10 March 2026 Pirongia was hit by severe weather on 13 and 14 February and the network of tracks across the maunga were significantly damaged...
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Kaimanawa horse muster to go ahead after funding uncertainty
Source: Radio New Zealand A previous muster takes place. EMMA GRANT / SUPPLIED Kaimanawa horse muster to go ahead this year after funding uncertainty Charity founder says horse numbers would...
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Navy faces potential fine after Akaroa Harbour oil spill
Source: Radio New Zealand Oil spill from HMNZS Te Kaha is contained on Akaroa Harbour. Facebook/Environment Canterbury Canterbury Regional Council is yet to decide if there will be any penalties...
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Zero Waste – No support for disestablishing the Ministry for the Environment
Source: Zero Waste Aotearoa (ZWA) Zero Waste Aotearoa (ZWA) does not support disestablishing the Ministry for the Environment and bundling its environmental protection functions into the proposed MCERT Mega Ministry....
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Retired school teacher leaves a legacy for nature
Source: NZ Department of Conservation 29 years of planting leaves a legacy for Buller High School and retired school teacher Janet Pottinger. Late in 2025, DOC staff in the Buller Kawatiri office headed out to...
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Landmark case could force rewrite of emissions strategy
Source: Radio New Zealand The Government’s second Emissions Reduction Plan – ERP2 – will be the focal point for a trial being held at Wellington High Court. RNZ / Samuel...
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Second oil spill in Akaroa Harbour in two months sparks concern for wildlife
Source: Radio New Zealand The spill in Akaroa Harbour. Facebook/Environment Canterbury A wildlife expert has serious concerns for dolphins and seabirds after a navy ship spilled hundreds of litres of...