OSI archive

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Good progress on Great Walks but avalanches persist

· November 7, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  07 November 2025 Windfall clearance and track repair work is well underway on the Milford Track following the recent storm but the avalanche hazard is...

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Pukunui chicks bring hope for survival

· November 6, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  06 November 2025 Nest surveying began in September and so far, the Department of Conservation’s Pukunui Recovery Team have found 12 nests, 35 eggs and...

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Next steps on Eden Park restrictions

· November 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has released an investigative report showing Eden Park planning restrictions could be costing hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue with hundreds of...

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Improving New Zealand’s climate change act

· November 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has released a new Assessment Framework for Carbon Removals, alongside a range of improvements to New Zealand’s climate change legislation. “The...

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Announcement of EPA Chief Executive’s resignation

· November 4, 2025

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Board Chair, Barry O’Neil, has today announced the resignation of Dr Allan Freeth. Dr Freeth has informed the Board of his intention...

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Recognising Dr Allan Freeth’s service to the EPA

· November 4, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Environment Minister Penny Simmonds has acknowledged the contribution of Dr Allan Freeth, following the announcement of his resignation as Chief Executive of the Environmental Protection Authority...

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Express lane for new supermarkets underway

· November 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today introduced the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill, creating a consenting express lane for new supermarkets. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says the Bill...

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Cycling to regional resilience in Ruapehu

· November 1, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 November 2025 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation and Office of the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality “I’m thrilled to announce the Government will...

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‘Fonterra milking us dry and selling us out’ – Greenpeace Statement

· October 30, 2025

Source: Greenpeace Fonterra doesn’t care about New Zealand. That’s Greenpeace Aotearoa’s message following the confirmation of sale of Fonterra’s consumer brands this morning. Greenpeace spokesperson Sinéad Deighton-O’Flynn says, “Fonterra’s CEO Miles...

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Motu Move ready to go in Greater Christchurch

· October 30, 2025

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency Bus and ferry passengers in Greater Christchurch will soon be able to pay fares using credit or debit cards, phones or smart watches, with the...