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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...

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Judicial appointments announced

· October 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Attorney-General Judith Collins today announced several High Court and Environment Court appointments. The appointees will sit in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington. Those appointed are:  Owen Paulsen ...

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Mountain biker rescued after hypothermia sets in

· October 9, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police A mountain biker’s extreme training session took a dangerous turn when he became stranded in Northland bush, losing daylight and becoming hypothermic. Northland Police SAR lead,...

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Milford Track opening delayed due to avalanche damage

· October 9, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  09 October 2025 DOC bookings for the track from 28 October – 11 November will be cancelled and refunded. Hikers beyond those dates will be...

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DOC gives Canterbury whitebaiters thumbs

· October 8, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  08 October 2025 DOC rangers joined forces with the Police, the Waimakariri District Council and Christchurch City Council and patrolled the Ōtākaro/Avon, Waimakariri, Kaiapoi, Pūharakekenui/Styx...

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Glimmers of hope for brightest bird

· October 8, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  08 October 2025 Mohua, a Ngāi Tahu taonga species, was once one of the most common and noisy birds in South Island beech forests but...

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Leading protection for Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana

· October 7, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  07 October 2025 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation “For years, communities and people across the political divide have despaired at the effects of the...

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DOC appeals for help in Oamaru kororā death

· October 7, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  07 October 2025 DOC is working with police in Oamaru to identify what caused the death of the kororā after a witness reported suspicious vehicle...