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Deer the focus of annual Pureora Hunting Competition

· March 4, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  03 March 2025 An annual event on the North Island hunting calendar, the competition is managed by DOC’s Maniapoto team with support from the NZ Deerstalkers...

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New management for Pūponga Farm Park

· March 3, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  03 March 2025 HealthPost Nature Trust will carry out restoration work in the Triangle Flat area of the farm park. They aim to build a 3...

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Captive kākā, Charlie, to stay in Dunedin

· February 27, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  27 February 2025 Professor of Animal Welfare Science Ngaio Beausoleil, from Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University’s Tāwharau Ora School of Veterinary Science, who carried out...

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Fall in love with Tāwharanui Regional Park

· February 26, 2025

Source: Auckland Council When it comes to Tāmaki Makaurau’s most loved regional parks, there’s a good reason why Tāwharanui is a favourite among many Aucklanders – once you set foot...

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Our favourite West Coast huts | Conservation blog

· February 26, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation On the West Coast of the South Island, you’ll find a huge range of tramping opportunities – from simple overnighters suitable for young families to multi-day...

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Boatie fined after illegal island landing

· February 25, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  25 February 2025 The incident occurred on Saturday 8 February, when two people and two dogs from a 660 Haines Hunter recreational vessel were spotted on...

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Going for Growth: Public Works Act overhaul

· February 25, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Public Works Act will undergo its most significant reform in nearly 50-years to help unleash an infrastructure boom, Land Information Minister Chris Penk has announced.  “Removing...

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Wellsford subdivision granted COVID fast-track consent – EPA

· February 24, 2025

Source: Environmental Protection Authority An independent panel has approved resource consent, subject to conditions, for the Wellsford North residential subdivision in Wellsford, Auckland. Wellsford Welding Club Limited applied for resource consent...

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Northland Regional Council media briefs 24/02/25

· February 24, 2025

Source: Northland Regional Council Mōtatau Students learn to use stream testing kits Northland Regional Council’s Land Management team has supported tamariki of Mōtatau School in their freshwater kaitiaki mahi through an...

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Environment – EPA approves new crop protection tool

· February 24, 2025

Source: Environmental Protection Authority The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a new insecticide to control pests on key crops such as beets for livestock, and brassicas. Bayer New Zealand applied...

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Future blooms bright for rare tree daisy

· February 24, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  24 February 2025 The seedlings are the product of a growing partnership between the Department of Conservation and the Department of Corrections. Commonly known as Gardner’s...

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More funding for biodiversity protection

· February 22, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is boosting investment in the QEII National Trust to reinforce the protection of Aotearoa New Zealand’s biodiversity on private land, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka...

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Greenpeace – NZ position at fisheries forum “reckless”

· February 21, 2025

Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is calling the stance taken by New Zealand at an international fisheries forum “short-sighted and reckless”, saying more ocean protection is needed, not further erosion of existing measures...