OSI archive

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Motatapu track rerouted to avoid slow moving slip

· February 27, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  27 February 2026 The track, a historic route linking Wānaka and Arrowtown and crossing private land, is part of the Te Araroa Trail and is...

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A home for granny, a headache for the homeowner

· February 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Experts say that the real rule change is simply that when things go wrong, the burden of responsibility will be on the homeowner, not the council....

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Vandals damage historic church

· February 26, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 February 2026 Work to repair the Serpentine Church, in a remote part of Central Otago, has begun after it was trashed in mid-February. DOC...

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Gecko repatriation closes curious trans-national case

· February 26, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 February 2026 Jewelled geckos are native to the southeast of the South Island and are generally a striking bright green with diamond-shaped patches or...

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Feathered freeloader turns island shed into a nursery

· February 24, 2026

Source: Auckland Council A Kawau Island resident recently discovered they had an unexpected, feathered houseguest and he wasn’t paying rent. Tucked into the corner of a humble garden shed, a...

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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...