Scientists say methane emitted by humans ‘vastly underestimated’
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
NIWA researchers have helped unlock information trapped in ancient air samples from Greenland and Antarctica...
Our staff helping in Aussie bushfire fight
Source: Department of Conservation
Thames-based Karen Ismay is among a group of Department of Conservation staff from New Zealand who have been spending parts of...
Hotspot Watch 19 February 2020
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to...
Recipients of 2020 Wild Creations arts initiative announced
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Two artists have been selected for this year’s Wild Creations, a joint DOC and Creative New Zealand initiative supporting artists to...
NZ Government acts as advocate for fishing industry at international meeting
Source: Greenpeace New Zealand
As a result of the New Zealand government’s lobbying efforts on behalf of the fishing industry, a regional fisheries meeting this...
Public feedback sought on marine protection for south eastern South Island
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Fisheries New Zealand and DOC are seeking public feedback on a proposed network of marine protected areas off the southeast coast...
Swingbridge reopens ahead of national ride
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A swingbridge in Pureora Forest has reopened in time for a cycling event which travels the length of New Zealand this...
Giant squid and glow-in-the-dark sharks surprise scientists
Source: NIWA – National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
A giant squid and several glow-in-the-dark sharks were surprise finds for NIWA scientists last month...
Algal bloom likely cause of birds’ ill health and death
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A toxic blue green algal bloom is now thought to be the cause of sickness and even death of birds in...
Sea lion and pup hit by vehicle in Coastal Otago
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
DOC is appealing for information following the tragic death of a rāpoka/New Zealand sea lion mum and pup on a Coastal...
Paparoa Track on target for full March 1 opening
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The Paparoa Track, New Zealand’s newest Great Walk is on target to be fully open for walkers and bikers from March...
Greenpeace puts Jacinda in a dirty Canterbury river
Source: Greenpeace New Zealand
Hoardings are going up today in one of the country’s dirtiest rivers – to remind the Prime Minister of the promises...
