New underwater research has confirmed that Hector's or Māui dolphins are often present in the Taranaki region.
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Not too late for Māori to save NZ's polluted waters
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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Four whales dead after stranding south of Whangārei
Four pilot whales have died after stranding themselves on Uretiti Beach near Ruakaka, south of Whangārei.
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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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Northland native bird recovery centre stuck for funds
The Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre has rescued over 25,000 birds since it was established 25 years ago to help sick and injured wild birds, but the loss of a major sponsor has left the centre needing to find other funding avenues to keep afloat.
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Next steps in Pike River Mine recovery
Further plans to complete the Pike River recovery have been released after a successful re-entry was made yesterday.
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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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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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NewsMore homes needed to adopt wild Kaimanawa horses
Up to 80 horses will be saved from slaughter but more homes are needed to adopt them.
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Addition 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.
