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Muriwai gannets reveal flight paths for the first time

· February 23, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  23 February 2026 A coastal seabird, tākapu disperse widely to feed on squid and fish in waters over New Zealand’s continental shelf, including harbours, estuaries...

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New faces sought for Pureora Hunting Competition

· February 23, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  23 February 2026 The free annual hunting competition has been run by DOC’s Maniapoto team, with support from the NZ Deerstalkers Association (NZDA), for more...

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$3.5m boost to restore fire-damaged Tongariro

· February 20, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $3.5 million in the restoration of 3000-plus hectares of Tongariro National Park destroyed by two major fires last year, Conservation Minister Tama...

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Maritime NZ highlights safety risks on Seven Sharp

· February 19, 2026

Source: Maritime New Zealand Maritime NZ featured in the lead story on Seven Sharp on Wednesday, 4 February. The story examined the rapid emergence of new recreational water craft and...

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Rockpool closures to protect marine life

· February 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government has taken action to stop the wholesale stripping of marine creatures from rockpools on the east coast north of Auckland. “I have approved a...

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DOC urges caution over severe North Island weather warnings

· February 13, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  13 February 2026 MetService has already issued orange warnings for the Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, and Gisborne/Tairawhiti. Heavy rain is expected across many parts of...

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Northcote’s new community hub gets underway

· February 13, 2026

Source: Auckland Council Northcote is rapidly transforming – and with nearly 890 new homes already completed, another 300 under construction and more planned, improved community facilities are essential. To support...

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Milestone health and safety bill passes first reading

· February 12, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has welcomed the passing of the first reading of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, which will reform New Zealand’s work health...