OSI archive

Environment

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Speech to NZ Planning Institute Conference

· March 28, 2025

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

· March 28, 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

· March 28, 2025

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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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...