Conservation countdown — our top stories of 2021 | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
While 2021 wasn’t quite the year many of us hoped for – especially with lockdowns in Tāmaki Makaurau, it was still...
Federated Farmers: Have fun hunters, but don’t duck your responsibilities
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Federated Farmers
Safety first and always – and don’t forget to seek permission before accessing private land. They’re the key messages from Federated...
Maritime NZ recommends vessel checks in June
Source: Maritime New Zealand
While the weather may not be great on the water in June, Maritime New Zealand says it is the perfect time...
Section of Hooker Valley Track to close
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 24 August 2022
Heavy rain has caused erosion of the Hooker River banks at the second swing bridge, due to both the...
Rāhui lifted at Ōpoutere Beach
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 07 February 2023
Appropriate tikanga to lift the rāhui was undertaken by kaumatua at Ōpoutere Beach yesterday.
A rāhui (physical and spiritual protection...
Boosts for regional parks and community assets as $50 million invested in Tāmaki Makaurau
Source: Auckland Council
Regional parks, growth-related community assets, sports fields, cemeteries and public art are among a range of assets for Aucklanders that have had...
Maritime News – Think about the conditions before going out on the water this...
Source: Maritime New Zealand
With wild weather set to impact parts of the country this weekend, Maritime NZ wants recreational craft users to think carefully prior...
Police pleased with initial move to Alert Level 2
Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police is welcoming the largely smooth transition into Alert Level 2, with districts reporting a quiet first day of...
Fire Safety – Southland fire season change
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
All of Southland is now in a restricted fire season.
The change occurred at 8am Wednesday 26 January 2022,...
Second dead Hector’s dolphin West Coast
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 25 February 2022
This morning a member of the public contacted the Department of Conservation (DOC) after finding a dead dolphin at...
Area around school to become a reserve
Source: Auckland Council
Papakura is in line for a new reserve after approval was given to vest two-and-a-half hectares of esplanade land at Hayfield Way...
Maritime News – Know the conditions on the water this holiday period
Source: Maritime New Zealand
If you are planning on heading out onto the water this summer, make sure you understand the conditions and local bylaws.
Over the...
