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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...
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Leng Aik Engineering Launches Advanced DfMA Factory For Prefab MEP Systems
Source: Media Outreach Developed with the support of Building and Construction Authority (“BCA”) and A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (“A*STAR SIMTech”), the factory utilises automation, robotics and AR technologies...
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Northland News – Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust celebrates successes with public field day
Source: Northland Regional Council Northland’s Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust – a finalist in an upcoming national award celebrating excellence in Māori farming and horticulture – is to hold a public field day...
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Marine Environment – New deep sea mining study shows ecosystem recovery from mining could take centuries – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace Responding to the study by the UK’s National Oceanography Centre in the scientific journal, Nature, David Santillo, Senior Scientist at Greenpeace Research Laboratories says: “This very study shows clear and tangible...
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World’s oldest gecko found in North Canterbury
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
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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ESG Achievement Awards 2024/2025 is Open for Applications, Honouring Technology-Driven Sustainability and Innovation
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 March 2025 – The Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) is proud to announce the launch of the...
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Speech to Project Auckland Luncheon
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
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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Greenpeace shocked by Govt MP’s attempt to strip New Zealanders’ democratic rights
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is condemning a Government MP’s proposed Members’ Bill, which aims to prevent New Zealanders from seeking action on climate change through the legal system. National Party MP Joseph Mooney’s...
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New insights into Bay of Islands dolphins
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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Science – Marine biosecurity watch at Port Taranaki – NIWA
Source: NIWA A biosecurity survey of the waters of Port Taranaki was recently conducted as part of regular monitoring of a dozen New Zealand ports and marinas deemed high-risk biosecurity areas....
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Doco – Greenpeace launches documentary exploring freshwater pollution in Canterbury
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace campaigner Will Appelbe says, “For decades, Canterbury’s lakes, rivers, and drinking water have been heading on a rapid downhill trajectory as a result of industry polluters. But it’s...
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Quarry Association says Immediate RMA reform needed to avoid quarry material shortages
Source: Aggregate and Quarry Association of NZ The quarry industry warns of shortages and rising prices of foundation materials for housing and infrastructure due to at least two more years of...
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Greenpeace: Government’s RMA overhaul a hostile takeover of nature
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace is hitting out at the Government’s plan to scrap and rewrite the Resource Management Act (RMA), calling it a hostile takeover of nature. “The government’s proposed reforms are...
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Energy Sector – Resource Management reform set to streamline desperately needed thermal generation – ERA
Source: Energy Resources Aotearoa Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes the prospect of new planning legislation to replace the Resource Management Act, reducing unnecessary red tape and streamlining decision-making about where development can...
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Greens question Govt commitment to environmental protection with RMA reform
Source: Green Party The Greens are calling on the Government to follow through on their vague promises of environmental protection in their Resource Management Act (RMA) reform. “We have seen...
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Jian’ge County in Guangyuan Hosts Handover Ceremony for Over 12,000 Ancient and Famous Trees
Source: Media Outreach GUANGYUAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 March 2025 – On March 12, marking the 47th Arbor Day of China, the “Shu Road Cuiyun Corridor Ancient...
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Hang Lung Leads Industry Dialogue on Net Zero Transition with Groundbreaking Discussion Paper
Source: Media Outreach Hang Lung presents an innovative in-depth analysis of its potential journey to net zero as a model for the real estate sector, calling for greater transparency and...
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Live Local+ @CCF 2025: Positive Education Seminar Successfully Held at Cyberport
Source: Media Outreach Cyberport, Negawatt, and Our Hong Kong Foundation Join Forces to Promote Positive Education and Sustainable Development HONG KONG SAR – Media OuReach Newswire – 24 March 2025...
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New planning laws to end the culture of ‘no’
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
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
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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Rotokākahi whenua to remain occupied during pause in works
Source: Mana i te whenua of Rotokākahi Mana i te whenua of Rotokākahi and supporters have announced their intent to stay on the whenua following news that works will be paused...
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CR Construction Announces Annual Results
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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Fire Safety – Outdoor fire restrictions lifted for West Coast after rain
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed the Grey and Buller Inland areas on the West Coast back in an open fire season, from 9am...