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Well-placed rangers rescue tramper in trouble

· January 17, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  17 January 2025 Two well-equipped and experienced DOC rangers and a hut warden were in the right place at the right time to help a hiker...

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Hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin nest numbers down

· January 15, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  14 January 2025 Source:  Department of Conservation and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Without a serious turnaround, scientists predict hoiho could become locally extinct on the mainland...

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First Responders – Black Jack Fire Update #7

· January 15, 2025

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey the Black Jack fireground on the Coromandel Peninsula tonight to identify where deep seated pockets of fire are...

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First Responders – Black Jack Fire Update #6

· January 13, 2025

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters supported by helicopters are making steady progress strengthening containment lines on the flanks of the Black Jack fire in the Coromandel Peninsula. Four crews...

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Entangled dolphin near Auckland now freed

· January 9, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  09 January 2025 The juvenile/subadult dolphin, which was travelling with a fully grown dolphin, was first reported to DOC’s hotline on 29 December. DOC Operations Manager,...

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Legislation needed to give hunters a say on conservation

· January 8, 2025

Source: ACT Party As many New Zealanders enjoy time off work this summer exploring conservation land, ACT Conservation spokesperson Cameron Luxton is promoting legislation that would ensure hunters and fishers...

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Green Government will revoke dodgy fast-track projects

· January 8, 2025

Source: Green Party The Green Party has warned that a Green Government will revoke the consents of companies who override environmental protections as part of Fast-Track legislation being passed today. ...

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Drive-in movies bring summer fun to Rangiora

· January 8, 2025

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 01 Jan 2025 Drive, walk or cycle into the south bank of the Ashley Rakahuri River in Rangiora for your choice of two movie...

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Capturing bugs helps students understand water quality

· January 8, 2025

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council The bug bags provide a short-term habitat for macroinvertebrates, bugs, worms, and snails that may have otherwise drifted past. Dr Issie Barrett from the Waterways...

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Help stop the spread of freshwater pests

· January 8, 2025

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 19 Dec 2024 Check Check boats, trailers and anything else that was in the water, including your dog’s fur and paws if your dog...

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NZ-AU: IREN December 2024 Monthly Update

· January 8, 2025

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU) SYDNEY, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN” or “the Company”), today published its monthly update for December 2024....

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DOC seeks sightings of entangled dolphin near Auckland

· January 7, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  07 January 2025 The juvenile/subadult dolphin, which is travelling with a fully grown dolphin, was first reported to DOC’s hotline on 29 December. It was observed...