Over half of NZ’s 800 monitored water sites show signs of increased nitrate pollution. Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says intensification and urban growth have placed increasing pressure on both water quality and quantity.
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Crown listens to Ngāti Porou about saving the Raukumara Forest
The Crown are working towards a commitment with Ngāti Porou and others to manage the Raukūmara Range, which the iwi say has areas at imminent risk of biodiversity collapse.
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Ngāti Waewae unveil first pou at Kahurangi National Park
Ngāti Waewae have unveiled the first pou whenua (boundary post) in the Kahurangi National Park. It recognises the largest ever addition of land to a national park as well as iwi mana whenua and guardianship status in the area.
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Māori land saved and nurtured for future generations
Today marks a milestone in efforts to protect threatened species and biodiversity on nearly 7,000 hectares of privately owned Māori land in the central North Island. A pact between landowners, the Minister of Conservation and Ngā Whenua Rāhui has been signed, giving rise to eco-tourism opportunities, predator-free strategies and other land management plans.
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Northland marae's concern for wāhi tapu
A Northland marae concerned about the desecration of wāhi tapu has erected signs at two nearby beaches calling on motor vehicles to stay out of the area.
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Many NZ species at risk of extinction according to shocking report
Many of our country's indigenous species are threatened with extinction, that is according to a report released today by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ titled Environment Aotearoa 2019.
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NewsAddition to Kahurangi National Park "largest in history of NZ"
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage today announced the largest addition of land to an existing national park in the history of Aotearoa.
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Wellington snorkel days to encourage kaitiakitanga
Mountains to Sea Wellington is helping people take the plunge to learn about marine conservation by snorkelling marine reserves. The group is also building up young kids to be the next generation of ocean guardians.
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Kids trade tech for treasure hunt at Kaitoke Regional Park
More than 400 people traded technology for a treasure hunt in Wellington's Kaitoke Regional Park at the weekend where they learned about the environment and water conservation.
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Zealandia's Tākahe chick starts solid foods and explores surroundings
Zealandia Eco sanctuary's rare Tākahe chick is kicking off the New Year with a new diet as it continues to grow. The chick is now out and about exploring its environment.
