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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...

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Toroa/albatross season breaks records

· October 16, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 October 2025 38 chicks fledged from the colony, including 18 which were fitted with trackers showing their location using the Global Positioning System –...

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Our enduring approach to a changing climate

· October 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released New Zealand’s first National Adaptation Framework to ensure people know what risks they face and what the plan is to address them,...

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Renewable Energy – Auckland solar farm granted consent

· October 15, 2025

Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has granted resource consents and confirmed notice of requirement, subject to conditions, for the Glorit solar farm and substation, North Auckland. Solar P LP...

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Predator control positive news for pukunui

· October 15, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  15 October 2025 Initial results are in from the August aerial 1080 operation to protect the critically endangered pukunui. Monitoring shows feral cats and possums...

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Research aims to solve mystery cuckoo movements

· October 14, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  14 October 2025 Classified as nationally vulnerable, koekoeā are the larger and rarer of two cuckoo species found in New Zealand, with a distinctive long...