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Forest & Bird has launched a petition calling on Conservation Minister Tama Potaka to reclassify the Denniston Plateau as a scientific reserve – a move that would permanently safeguard this ecological taonga from mining.  

Harsh conditions on the Denniston Plateau have given rise to an elfin world of tiny trees, wetland tussocks, and fascinating lichens. By Lynley Hargreaves

Our native forests are bigger climate heroes than we realised. By Caroline Wood

A version of this story was first published in the Spring 2025 issue of Forest & Bird magazine.

Forest & Bird is fighting (again) to save Denniston’s ancient landscape, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world. This time will be harder as the government has silenced conservation voices with its undemocratic process.

As three years of Jobs for Nature funding comes to an end, our Tautuku project manager reflects on what has been achieved. By Francesca Cunninghame

The team at Mahakirau Forest Sanctuary has removed more than 18,000 predators over two decades, helping restore a precious Coromandel biodiversity hotspot. By Kerrie Waterworth

Two exciting arachnid discoveries in a single day suggest Forest & Bird’s Moore’s Bush could be a micro-spider hotspot. By Caroline Wood

David Brooks heads to Pūkorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre, where the last of the kuaka were preparing to fly 10,000km to their breeding grounds in Alaska.

While more protection is needed, Forest & Bird is celebrating the passing of the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill as a hard-won milestone.

Seabirds and shorebirds are the stars of a new limited edition Blunt umbrella created to raise awareness of the importance of protecting marine life. By Fee Cortis

An excerpt from Bird of the Year: Twenty years of ruffled feathers. By Ellen Rykers

Nickname: The speedy skydiver 
Status: *In serious trouble. 

an early lead, the kārearea New Zealand falcon kept its talons firmly on the top spot and has snatched the crown in the 20th anniversary Bird of the Year competition. 

Make your vote count for conservation in this year's local elections, By Scott Burnett

A version of this story was first published in the Winter 2025 issue of Forest & Bird magazine.

As part of its 20th anniversary celebration of Bird of the Year, Forest & Bird is excited to announce a new musical partnership to celebrate its annual avian election. 

The kārearea has kept its talons latched onto first place in the race to be crowned Bird of the Year 2025 – however the battle behind it is heating up. 

In our Spring issue, we look at life on the Denniston Plateau through the eyes of scientists who study its unique plants and animals.

From Monday 15 September to Sunday 28 September, New Zealanders will once again flock online to vote for their favourite native birds, with the 2025 champion announced on Monday 29 September. 

First there was Wordle. Now there is Birdle NZ – a new version of the daily guessing game released by Forest & Bird as it celebrates two decades of the Bird of the Year.

Forest & Bird has lodged formal comments on two major projects that are seeking approval under the controversial new Fast-track Approvals Act: the Tekapo Power Scheme and the Waihi North gold mine. 

New Zealanders and their relationship with trees. By Michael Mansvelt

A version of this story was first published in the Winter 2025 issue of Forest & Bird magazine.

Forest & Bird is celebrating 20 years of Bird of the Year with the launch of a brand-new book. 

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka today announced the Government is progressing with its Modernising Conservation Land Management proposals, including a new National Conservation Policy Statement.  

This submission addresses National Direction Packages 1, 2 and 3.

Members of the Hauraki Gulf Alliance have deployed a massive ‘Ban Bottom Trawling’ banner on the deck of the Rainbow Warrior, demanding an end to destructive bottom trawling in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

We need your help to oppose the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill. 

Aroha in action sums up the three passionate wahine Māori who star in a new docuseries asking people to work together to restore Tīkapa Moana. By Cassie Roma

A lowland braided river terrace on the Cook River near Fox Glacier may be sold off instead of being added to its neighbouring national park. By Lynley Hargreaves

Forest & Bird has honoured six long-serving members with the Tī Kōuka award for their exceptional service over a long period to the organisation and to conservation in their regions. 

Forest & Bird has announced the recipients of the organisation's annual honours at their AGM today. These include: 

Leading New Zealand ecologist and botanist Dr Kelvin Lloyd has been awarded Forest & Bird’s prestigious Old Blue award for his outstanding work protecting and enhancing New Zealand’s natural treasures.

Ian (Mo) Turnbull of Hāwea has received Forest and Bird’s prestigious Old Blue award for his outstanding service to Forest & Bird’s Central Otago Lakes branch and to conservation in his region.