Tiny RMA step, giant leap for the environment?
On Friday, in his post-budget speech to the trans-Tasman business lunch, the Prime Minister told his audience that there would be “no changes to sections 6 and 7 of the RMA as planned”, because...
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This week the Environment Reporting Bill comes back to Parliament, with two possible outcomes. Both of the outcomes are a step forward, but both of them are also flawed, meaning that the environment...
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Join the Garden Bird Survey!
This weekend, people all over New Zealand will flock to their backyard, contributing to conservation by taking part in the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey. This annual citizen science project asks...
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Meaningful Marine Reserves
When people first hear the name “Forest & Bird” they might not think of dolphins, whales or fish. But we are strong advocates for the marine environment – and over the next 6 months, we will see...
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Bird of the Year: Let the Countdown Begin!
It’s nearly that time of year again! Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the Year competition will kick off on October the 5th, so get ready to vote for your favourite bird. Over 50 birds will fight it...
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Exploring Enderby Island
Katrina Goddard, Forest & Bird’s Marine Advocate is exploring the sub-Antarctic Islands with Heritage Expeditions. This is her diary from day 3 of the trip. We arrived at the Auckland Islands...
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Shipwrecks and sooties in the Auckland Islands
Katrina Goddard, Forest & Bird’s Marine Advocate is exploring the sub-Antarctic Islands with Heritage Expeditions. This is her diary from day 4 of the trip. This mornings wake up was rather...
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The Forgotten Species: Seaweed
Seaweeds are so much more than sushi or compost. Emma Richardson explains why we need New Zealand’s 900 species of algae more than they need us. I’m submerged in the sea when white water rises and...
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A once in a lifetime chance for our oceans
NZ’s current Marine Reserves Bill is more than 40 years old, and desperately out of date. After promising an update for nearly 15 years, the Government has finally released a discussion draft – which...
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Choose clean water before it’s too late
New Zealanders are witnessing the greatest theft in our country’s history. Our freshwater is being taken away from us. Cows in Lake Taylor recently made the news (Photo by Allan Brown) While one...
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