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.
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Zealandia sets 110 traps to catch suspected rogue weasel
Staff at Wellington's Zealandia eco-sanctuary are on the hunt for a rogue predator. The suspect intruder, thought to be a weasel, had its prints picked-up earlier this week and 110 traps have been set to try to catch the pest.
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Endangered Tahitian flower connected to Māori
The tiare apetahi is a rare flower that can only be grown in the Tahitian island of Ra'īatea. Now endangered, the plant is heavily protected, and its legend has a spiritual connection to Māori.
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Open letter opposes national 1080 ban
Environmentalist and indigenous rights advocate, Tina Ngata, has released a letter on an independent website called 'Ngahere Justice’ regarding the use of 1080 and prominent Māori environmentalists and activists have signed on to the statement.
