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Otago Tourism School – Public lecture
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 04 April 2025 Tēnā koutou katoa It’s great to see so many people here interested in tourism that’s sustainable for the environment and the communities we...
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Process to consider establishing a sika deer Herd of Special Interest begins
Source: New Zealand Government Almost 12 years after the passing of Herds of Special Interest (HOSI) legislation, the formal process that will look into designating New Zealand’s first HOSI has...
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Enviroschool students learn through play in Timaru
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 31 Mar 2025 Ākonga were tasked with finding answers to a scavenger hunt on the many information boards scattered around the playground – topics...
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Community groups receive funding to protect indigenous biodiversity
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 31 Mar 2025 Successful biodiversity projects We received a total of 31 applications requesting more than $1.6m. Through a structured selection process, we awarded...
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Treated wood? If in doubt, leave it out of the burn pile
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 27 Mar 2025 Recently, we’ve been spotting chemically treated pallets and other treated timber in burn piles on properties across Waitaha/Canterbury. Burning chemically treated...
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End-of-season stubble burning reminders
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 27 Mar 2025 Pay close attention to the weather: It goes without saying that in high winds, you shouldn’t start a crop residue burn...
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Explore the seafloor: new maps launched in Akaroa
Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council The maps are the result of extensive fieldwork and modelling, and will help rūnanga, communities and agencies make more informed decisions about ecosystem management. Iongairo...
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Enviro-Hub Signs LOI to Divest Waste Recycling and Property Units in Strategic Pivot
Source: Media Outreach Potential disposal reflects the Group’s strategic realignment to recycle capital to its other business segments Enterprise value for the Group’s two subsidiaries ranges between S$45 million and...
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ZENCE OBJECT Announces Additional RMB10 Million Investment, Forms Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Green Technology Expansion
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 April 2025 – ZENCE OBJECT, a pioneering eco-materials company, has secured an additional strategic investment of over RMB10...
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EIT event brings nocturnal world of moths to light | EIT Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 day ago A joint event hosted by EIT and the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council gave people a rare glimpse into the nocturnal...
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Regional tourism to benefit from $2.45 million boost
Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says opening a second multi-million dollar funding round for regional tourism will drive economic growth. “We know a successful tourism...
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CITES annual stats show breadth of goods and tastes
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 03 April 2025 CITES is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, monitoring and regulating the international movement of items...
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PolyU establishes Otto Poon Research Institute for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure with support from Otto Poon Charitable Foundation
Source: Media Outreach Driving innovative solutions to tackle climate change and extreme weather challenges HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 April 2025 – The Hong Kong Polytechnic...
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Greenpeace bringing free drinking water nitrate testing to Ashburton District this weekend
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa will be offering its free drinking water testing service in Ashburton and Methven this Friday and Sunday. This is the first time the organisation’s water testing programme...
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Advocates – Disappointing Environment Court decision fails Rotokākahi, but protectors vow to continue fight
Source: Rotokākahi Protectors Protectors of Rotokākahi are disappointed that the Environment Court today released their decision dismissing attempts to stop the Rotorua Lakes Council constructing a sewerage pipeline right next...
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Government Statement – Freeing the great outdoors from health and safety scope creep – van Velden
Source: Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is announcing further changes to health and safety, as part of the ACT-National...
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Record whio duckling count on Taranaki Maunga
Source: Department of Conservation Date: 01 April 2025 Recent monitoring of eight rivers on Taranaki Maunga saw 106 whio ducklings counted, up from 89 in the survey completed last year. Further...
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Huatai Securities Reports Record 2024 Earnings and Advancement in Internationalization
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 31 March 2025 – Huatai Securities Co., Ltd. (the “Company”; stock codes: 601688.SH, 6886.HK, HTSC.L), a leading technology-driven comprehensive...
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Exploring local Howick Enviroschools
Source: Auckland Council Howick Local Board members recently embarked on an inspiring visit to four local Enviroschools, where they saw firsthand the innovative environmental initiatives being embraced by students and...
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Help shape the future of farm plastics recycling
Source: New Zealand Government The Government is encouraging New Zealanders, particularly in rural areas, to share their views on proposed regulations to improve the management of farm plastic waste, Environment...
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Infrastructure Minister to visit Singapore
Source: New Zealand Government Infrastructure and Transport Minister Chris Bishop will travel to Singapore this week to build on the momentum from the NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit and show New...
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NUS expands start-up hub in Tokyo to propel deep tech innovation
Source: Media Outreach BLOCK71 Tokyo, its second office in Japan, opens at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, the country’s latest global innovation hub. NUS collaborates with Japanese partners, who will invest about...
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Greenpeace – 40 years since evacuation due to US nuclear tests, Greenpeace and displaced Rongelap community honour commitment to nuclear and climate justice fight
Source: Greenpeace Forty years since the Greenpeace ship the Rainbow Warrior evacuated the people of Rongelap Island to Mejatto due to decades of US government nuclear weapons testing, Greenpeace and the...
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Speech to NZ Planning Institute Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today about the new resource management system the Government is introducing, starting this year. I want...
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Speech to NZ Planning Institute Conference 2025
Source: New Zealand Government It’s great to be here today on what has been a momentous week for resource management reform. As you’ve heard, Minister Bishop and I have been...
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Improved hunting permit system on its way
Source: New Zealand Government A new and improved hunting permit system will make it easier for New Zealanders to go hunting on public conservation land Minister for Hunting and Fishing...
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Wildlife Act fix will enable economic growth with animal protection
Source: New Zealand Government Prompt improvements to the Wildlife Act will ensure infrastructure developments and important conservation work can continue supporting our growing economy while protecting our precious wildlife, Conservation...