OSI archive

Environment

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Sick leopard seal sadly put to sleep

· August 15, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  15 August 2025 The uncommon Antarctic visitor was first seen last Thursday on Taylors Mistake beach and spent most of this week resting on Sumner...

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More habitat needed for black robins

· August 14, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  14 August 2025 There are only two populations of black robins in the world – on two reserve islands in the Chatham archipelago, 800 km...

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Stunning bridge reconnects St James Cycle Trail

· August 13, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 August 2025 The 68-metre cycle bridge replaces the old McArthur Bridge, which was removed after it was severely damaged by rockfall in 2021. While...

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Urgent economic action to protect exports

· August 12, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken urgent action to prevent what could have amounted to a ‘stop work’ notice for thousands of New Zealand farmers, RMA Reform Minister...

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Kakī release crucial to species’ survival

· August 12, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  12 August 2025 Kakī are one of New Zealand’s rarest native wading birds and a taonga species for Ngāi Tahu. Conservation efforts over the past...

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Appointments to strengthen Fiordland marine protection

· August 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A new Fiordland Marine Guardian appointment plus the reappointment of five existing Guardians will help safeguard Fiordland’s precious natural environment, Acting Environment Minister Tama Potaka says. “I am pleased...

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EPA seeks to ban chlorthal-dimethyl weedkiller

· August 7, 2025

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is proposing to ban weedkiller containing chlorthal-dimethyl (DCPA) during a reassessment of the chemical. We are calling for submissions on the proposal...

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DOC releases pricing proposal for car parking

· August 7, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  07 August 2025 DOC Director of Heritage and Visitors, Catherine Wilson says all submissions have been reviewed, from iwi, stakeholders, businesses, concessionaires and the community...