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Changes ahead for Te Anau Bird Sanctuary
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 28 July 2025 Te Anau Bird Sanctuary currently maintains an intensive 7-day operation, with a variety of taonga species cared for at the site, including...
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Government Cuts – Govt funding squeeze sees DOC cutting a further 71 roles – PSA
Source: PSA The need to meet Government spending cut requirements means the Department of Conservation (DOC) will be cutting a net 71 support roles around the country, many in small rural...
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Greenpeace Statement – Gore ‘not out of the woods yet’- nitrate level linked to increased risk of preterm birth
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa has tested a sample collected from the Gore town supply, which returned a result above 5 mg/L nitrate (NO3-N), a level associated with an increased risk of...
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Rites of fish passage
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Corbies Creek, Canterbury, showing the exclusion barrier (left) and a DOC team removing weeds to improve longjaw habitat. Photo: Sjaan Bowie/DOC. About this time last...
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Greenpeace – World court’s climate ruling a legal warning shot for Luxon
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa says the world’s highest court has just delivered a wake-up call for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. In a historic climate ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ)...
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Track repair confirmed for Waimata Gemstone Bay
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 24 July 2025 Tracks to Gemstone and Stingray bays were damaged in the same February 2023 extreme weather events which resulted in the extended closure...
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AECOM to enhance mobility across the Greater Bay Area by delivering the Hong Kong Section of Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu-Qianhai)
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2025 – AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that its joint venture with AtkinsRéalis has...
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Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow 2025 Youth Innovation Competition is Now On
Source: Media Outreach SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2025 – Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025, the highly-anticipated youth innovation competition, is back for its ninth edition in...
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Environment – EPA approves new fruit fungicide
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a fungicide with a new active ingredient that controls blackspot and powdery mildew on apples and pears, and Botrytis on...
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Federated Farmers Statement on Greenpeace
Source: Federated Farmers Federated Farmers Statement: Greenpeace vandals must lose charitable status Federated Farmers is renewing its call for Greenpeace to be stripped of its charitable status immediately, following the...
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Local News – Volunteers celebrated at Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards – Porirua
Source: Porirua City Council Ahu Charitable Trust (Pukerua Bay Hub) was crowned supreme Porirua winners at the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards last night. The event, held at Pātaka Art...
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Fast-track on track to help deliver infrastructure
Source: New Zealand Government It’s been nearly six months since the Fast-track Approvals system opened for business, and updated statistics show the one-stop shop is on track to make it...
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DOC summer bookings bring in $13 million
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 23 July 2025 “It’s fabulous to see so many people getting out into nature and making the most of conservation areas and facilities like campsites,...
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50 years lost: kiwi pukupuku found in the wild
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Ranger Project Lead Iain Graham describes the moments leading to the monumental rediscovery of kiwi pukupuku in the West Coast wilderness. Iain Graham, kiwi conservation...
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Drinking Water Standards – Gore’s iconic brown trout statue latest victim of township’s drinking water crisis – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Gore’s brown trout statue has become the latest victim of dairy industry pollution. On Tuesday night, the iconic statue was given cartoon-style crosses for eyes – Greenpeace Aotearoa’s way...
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Environment – EPA approves two biological controls to combat noxious weed
Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a rust fungus and a flower weevil to control Darwin’s barberry, a spiny invasive shrub. Environment Canterbury, on behalf of...
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Northland News – Six Northland tertiary students awarded scholarships
Source: Northland Regional Council Six Northland students have been named as recipients of Northland Regional Council’s annual Tū i te ora Scholarship, each receiving $4000 and paid work experience with council...
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Planting the seeds of community at Gordon Park
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 22 July 2025 Situated just outside the town, the remnant kahikatea forest of Gordon Park Scenic Reserve is unique in the Whanganui area and beloved...
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Water Standards – ‘Only a matter of time’ before a baby is harmed due to nitrate contamination, warns Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace spokesperson Will Appelbe says “It’s only a matter of time before we see a baby harmed in New Zealand due to consuming formula mixed with nitrate contaminated water....
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Infrastructure projects to drive jobs and growth
Source: New Zealand Government Billions of dollars worth of infrastructure projects getting underway in the next few months will drive economic activity and create thousands of jobs across the country,...
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F88 earns Gold Level Certification for Client Protection
Source: Media Outreach HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2025 – F88, a pioneer in Việt Nam’s alternative finance sector, has once again affirmed its leadership position...
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Trend Micro Celebrates 20th Consecutive Recognition as a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Endpoint Protection Platforms
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, has announced that it...
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Cushman & Wakefield Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 July 2025 – Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, today released its 2024 Sustainability...
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BNZ Growth Academy to help Manawatū-Whanganui businesses drive greater growth
Source: BNZ Statements Nine local businesses from the Manawatū-Whanganui region are set to benefit from an expanded nationwide programme designed to help them grow faster and compete more effectively. BNZ...
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Fenced sanctuary closer for skink on the brink
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 18 July 2025 A recent survey of skink numbers shows the work is urgent and the fence, near Reefton, will be built earlier than planned...
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Slaty hut gets an old school makeover
Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Jose Watson The refurbishment of Slaty Creek Hut in the Grey Valley has been a labour of love for rangers, and a great way...
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EIT launches environmental programme grounded in kaitiakitanga
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology 12 seconds ago A new programme at the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) is equipping students with practical environmental skills while embedding the principles of...