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Fenced sanctuary closer for skink on the brink

· July 18, 2025

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

· July 18, 2025

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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Further losses predicted for wetlands in future

· July 16, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 July 2025 Dr Hugh Robertson is a DOC freshwater scientist and lead author of the Global Wetland Outlook 2025, as Chair of the Scientific...

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Government to stop Council plan changes

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government will stop councils wasting their officers’ time and their ratepayers’ money on plan changes in advance of the new planning system coming into force,...

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Speech to the 2025 LGNZ Conference

· July 16, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good morning. It’s great to be here in Christchurch. Can I acknowledge Sam and Susan for having me here and to all of you for the...

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Shock kiwi rediscovery delights conservation world

· July 16, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  16 July 2025 A spotty kiwi was first sighted in March by a DOC-contracted tahr hunter in the remote Adams Wilderness Area, West Coast. DOC...

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Fresh look for remote Trains Hut

· July 15, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  15 July 2025 Trains Hut is a well-loved, six-bunk hut used regularly by trampers and hunters, reached by a 15 km tramp along the rugged...

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Speech to Quarry NZ 2025 Conference

· July 11, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon, everyone! It’s great to be back at the Quarry NZ conference for another year, standing before an industry that builds New Zealand from the...

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Environment – EPA bans crop insecticide after reassessment

· July 10, 2025

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is banning a crop insecticide, chlorpyrifos, after reassessing the chemical. The ban will come into effect progressively during an 18-month phase-out period....

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Great Walks popularity supporting tourism growth

· July 10, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government A significant boost in the number of people booking bednights along the country’s Great Walks is a good sign for conservation tourism and local businesses, Conservation...

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Winter break for the 42 Traverse

· July 10, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  10 July 2025 The 42 Traverse, or T42, is a popular multi-use track and off-roading destination in the Tongariro Forest Conservation Area in the Central...

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Revealed: the heritage icon earning concrete praise

· July 8, 2025

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  08 July 2025 Embodying the lasting legacy of a now-abandoned post-World War 1 settlement in Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauaka valleys, today the bridge is a destination...