Sport – Aktive recognised with two New Zealand Sport & Recreation Awards
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Aktive
The 2020 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards saw Aktive, a charitable trust with a vision to make Auckland the world’s most...
Search and rescue gets funding boost to save lives
Source: New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced today a $58.4 million boost over four years for New Zealand Search and Rescue, recreational boating...
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,...
Spike in killing and recruitment of children and youth in Colombia
Source: Save The Children
Bogotá, 2nd October – Dozens of children have been killed, maimed, and recruited by armed groups in a recent surge of...
Animal Welfare – Auckland’s Cornwall Park is raising animals for the live export trade...
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: SAFE NZ
Cornwall Park was gifted to the Cornwall Park Trust Board in 1901 by Sir John Logan Campbell, who wished the park...
Newly opened Southern Path allows for picturesque harbour views, supports active travel modes
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Those looking to bike, walk or scooter between Takanini and Papakura in southern Auckland can now take in picturesque views...
DOC investigates cause of death of great white shark death in Auckland
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 30 November 2021
Department of Conservation (DOC) Investigations Team Lead Dylan Swain says the animal was discovered on 25 November, with staff...
NZ should end pointless English tradition of Guy Fawkes
Source: MakeLemonade.nz
Ōtautahi – Fire and Emergency is calling for people to be careful when letting off explosive fireworks this Guy Fawkes, particularly with high...
Safety improvements coming for the Motueka community
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is sharing its designs for safer intersections and pedestrian crossings through Motueka’s town centre with...
Early booking the tip for Kauaeranga camping experience
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
People planning on a forest camping experience in Hauraki’s picturesque Kauaeranga Valley are being urged to book early ahead of what...
Wild venison and jobs for Kiwis in need
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The Fiordland Wapiti Foundation, Game Animal Council, and DOC are partnering to provide 18,000kg of free-range wild Fiordland venison to New...
DOC lifts vaccination requirements for accommodation
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 01 April 2022
From 11:59 pm, Monday 4 April, anyone staying or using Department of Conservation (DOC) huts, campsites and sole occupancy...