OSI archive

Environment

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World’s oldest gecko found in North Canterbury

· March 27, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  27 March 2025 The two Waitaha geckos were first discovered and marked in 1967 and 1969 by late Herpetologist Tony Whitaker. His detailed record-keeping allowed Department...

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DOC appeals to equine lovers for horse homes

· March 27, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  27 March 2025 The Department of Conservation (DOC) aims to keep the heritage horse herd at around 300 horses, the agreed limit to keep the horses...

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Speech to Project Auckland Luncheon

· March 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks, Murray, for that introduction.   It’s a pleasure to be speaking with you here in New Zealand’s capital city of growth, at this...

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Cross-party involvement on resource management reform

· March 26, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has today written to the Labour and Greens parties, inviting their involvement in the process to replace the Resource Management Act with a far...

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New insights into Bay of Islands dolphins

· March 26, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  26 March 2025 The Department of Conservation (DOC) today released findings on Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) Marine Mammal Sanctuary (MMS) and the local bottlenose dolphin...

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New planning laws to end the culture of ‘no’

· March 24, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government’s new planning legislation to replace the Resource Management Act will make it easier to get things done while protecting the environment, say Minister Responsible...

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Cutting tracks for flourishing whio

· March 24, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  24 March 2025 Whio are a threatened duck species unique to Aotearoa New Zealand. If they disappear from here, they’ll be gone forever. Work to protect...

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Fatal incident, Tongariro National Park

· March 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) A rāhui is in place covering the Tongariro Crossing following the death of a man today. Around 12pm, a man in his 50s collapsed...

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CR Construction Announces Annual Results

· March 21, 2025

Source: Media Outreach Recorded Double-Digit Growth in Revenue and Gross Profit, Proposed a Final Dividend of HK1.8 Cents per Share Highlights: Revenue increased by 11.4% to approximately HK$6,066.0 million. Revenue...

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Awards – NZVA announces 2025 veterinary award winners

· March 21, 2025

Source: NZ Veterinary Association Everyone from experienced veterinarians and young professionals, to the Wormwise programme and outstanding clinics, have been recognised in this year’s New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe...

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Survey Underway to Protect Hector’s Dolphins in Otago

· March 21, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  21 March 2025 Scientists have had favourable weather conditions and good success in locating dolphins, allowing them to gather valuable data that will help improve conservation...