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First Responders – Waipoua River fire update #9

· March 6, 2025

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving from active firefighting to monitoring the fire in Waipoua Forest, which began last Wednesday and forced the evacuation...

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Government backs Mangawhai tornado clean-up

· March 6, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has confirmed a $435,000 contribution from the Ministry for the Environment to support emergency waste clean-up after a recent tornado, say Environment Minister, Penny...

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Economic green shoots start on the dairy farm

· March 5, 2025

Source: New Zealand Government Increased production and higher export prices mean that New Zealand dairy farmers will play a big role in New Zealand’s economic recovery Agriculture Minister Todd McClay...

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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...