OSI archive

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New protections and new funds for Hauraki Gulf

· October 28, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is backing the biggest step in a generation to restore the Hauraki Gulf / te Pātaka kai a Tīkapa Moana / Te Moananui-ā-Toi, with...

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Significant weather damage on West Coast

· October 28, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  28 October 2025 Owen Kilgour, DOC West Coast Regional Operations Director, says teams are still out assessing and clearing where they can. “There’s lots of...

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All you need to know: Hauraki Gulf Protection Bill

· October 28, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation The Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act officially passed into law on Saturday 25th of October. It’s important that you have a good grasp...

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HGC wins “The Outstanding Award of ESG 2025”

· October 23, 2025

Source: Media Outreach Uunderscoring HGC’s Dedication to Embed ESG into Business Operation HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 October 2025 – HGC Global Communications (“HGC” or the...

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Pokaia Nepia, Taki Turner scholarships recipients named

· October 22, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  22 October 2025 Source:  Waikato-Tainui and University of Waikato The two scholarships were established in 2024 through a partnership between University of Waikato, Waikato-Tainui and Te...

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Accelerating bioenergy in New Zealand

· October 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released its Wood Energy Strategy and Action Plan and a Government Statement on Biogas, signalling its strong support for New Zealand’s bioenergy sector....

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Rare snails get respite from being eaten alive

· October 21, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  21 October 2025 The endangered Powelliphanta marchanti snail species, found only in the lower central North Island ranges of Ruahine, Kaweka and Kaimanawa, is in...

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E-rudd-icated: Tasman cleared of pest fish

· October 21, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  21 October 2025 Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus) are an invasive pest fish which threaten our freshwater ecosystems by eating the aquatic plants our native fish species...

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Dog incidents trending upwards, stats show

· October 17, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 October 2025 And the data shows kiwi, our national bird, is falling victim to uncontrolled dogs at a concerning rate. Hayden Loper, DOC Principal...

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A tale of tara iti: Naturing through storytime

· October 17, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  17 October 2025 Iti – the Hungry Fairy Tern, written by Monique Rowe, illustrated by Rebecca Gibbs, and published by Duck Creek Press in collaboration...