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Federated Farmers – Farmers blindsided by $4000 winter grazing charges

· September 10, 2025

Source: Federated Farmers Southland farmers are raising concerns over unexpected charges following Environment Southland’s winter grazing compliance checks, with some invoices reportedly reaching $4000. Federated Farmers Southland president Jason Herrick says...

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Public Roads – Transformative public access map unveiled

· September 9, 2025

Source: Herenga ā Nuku – the Outdoor Access Commission Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa, the Outdoor Access Commission, is releasing a major upgrade to its mapping of public access to the outdoors. After two...

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Matuku Muster providing valuable insight

· September 8, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  08 September 2025 It’s set to provide more valuable insights into one of New Zealand’s most elusive wetland birds – the critically threatened bittern (matuku-hūrepo...

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Naturing: the word you didn’t know you needed

· September 8, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation You’ve heard of hiking. You’ve heard of recycling. You’ve heard of eating hot chips at the beach while a seagull judges your life choices. But...

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Federated Farmers push for national pest strategy

· September 5, 2025

Source: Federated Farmers With rising numbers of feral animals hammering farm pasture, fences and native bush, Federated Farmers is calling for a national pest strategy. “Farmers are constantly reporting bigger mobs...

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New Zealand sea lion symposium to strengthen connections

· September 5, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  05 September 2025 The inaugural New Zealand sea lion/pakake/whakahao Symposium/Wānanga is being held to develop and strengthen connections between people and sea lions across Aotearoa. ...

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Invasive trees felled as track work continues at Hahei

· September 3, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 September 2025 The conifer removal is part of the Mautohe Cathedral Cove Sustainability Project reinstating walking access to the picturesque Coromandel beach. This long-term...

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Repairs to Tunnel Beach Walk underway

· September 3, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 September 2025 Tunnel Beach Walk has been closed since October 2024 after a storm caused multiple large slips covering the track. Acting Operations Manager...

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Rail ferries enter final procurement stage

· September 3, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Ferry Holdings has secured the preferred supplier of two new ferries to serve passengers, road and rail for the next 30 years, Rail Minister Winston Peters...