OSI archive

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NZ and Iceland collaborate on geothermal energy

· November 20, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and Iceland today signed an agreement to deepen cooperation on geothermal energy development.  Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the expertise of both countries...

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Kōura research project focusses on Parininihi Marine Reserve

· November 20, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  20 November 2025 Commonly known as crayfish, Jasus edwardsii are a keystone species in our coastal environment, playing an essential role in maintaining ecosystem health....

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True love takes a ‘tern’ in the Mackenzie basin

· November 19, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  19 November 2025 Trail cam photos have revealed the special story of a black-fronted tern/tarapirohe pair battling severe unseasonal weather to bring their chicks into...

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Is it possible to turn bread back into usable flour?

· November 18, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Rescued Kitchen products. The Pantry / Rescued Kitchen / Instagram University of Auckland students and a food upcycling company have turned old loaves of bread back...

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Mautohe Cathedral Cove to close as wet weather rolls in

· November 18, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  18 November 2025 MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Coromandel in response to two weather systems currently bearing down on New Zealand...

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Pouākai boardwalk improvements underway

· November 18, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  18 November 2025 The Taranaki Crossing project is a partnership involving DOC, Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kānoa), Ngā Iwi o Taranaki...

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Rare pink grasshopper spotted in Mackenzie basin

· November 18, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  18 November 2025 There, sitting on the grey stones in the bright sunshine was a deep pink female robust grasshopper (Sigaus robustus). “I’ve been studying...

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Minerals Council – Fast-track the right track

· November 17, 2025

Source: New Zealand Minerals Council The Green Party’s announcement today that it will revoke fast-track mining consents is performative nonsense, says New Zealand Minerals Council chief executive Josie Vidal. “Today we...

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Restoration critical for mauri of Moawhitu

· November 17, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 November 2025 The Pou Taiao of Ngāti Koata, Neil Deans, says Lake Moawhitu was once an important kainga and mahinga kai site and used...

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94 year old helps DOC upgrade popular track

· November 17, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 November 2025 Peter is part of the Mount Somers Walkway Society, founded around 40 years ago. The volunteer group of mainly retired farmers is...