… Our incredible staff bring their passion for nature and their strong desire to protect the … include restoring and protecting our reserves, advocating for nature in court, fundraising, advocacy and … programme provides genuine choice and easy access for our staff to engage more actively in their health and …

… CE Nicola Toki, and President Mark Hanger.  On  Saturday 26 November , we will hear from a range of expert speakers … but there’s lots to choose from - we recommend you try one of our fantastic local venues (see our recommendations in … recommendations   Some other local sites you may like to visit while you are in the area are:  Snells Beach  Omaha …

… come into effect.  The Government has announced proposals for new national environmental standards and national policy … proposed changes – which include weakening protections for freshwater, coastal areas, wetlands, and native species – … under the Resource Management Act.  “This is just the latest blow in the Government’s dismantling of environmental …

… to rate the attractiveness of this beetle on a scale of one to 10.” Forest & Bird magazine A version of this story … sure each critter has a decent online article in time for Friday’s show. Back in April 2015, I was the natural … domain, under an open licence, so there would be at least one photo of each species that Wikipedia could use for the …

… New Zealand’s image is on the line as one of our most Instagram-famous locations is nearing the deadline for submissions on its protection. Te Waikoropupū Springs is renowned for having some of the clearest water in the world, and being … One week remains to support Te Waikoropupū Springs protection …

… on the Environment (Disestablishment of Ministry for the Environment) Amendment Bill (the Bill). Forest & Bird is Aotearoa New Zealand’s independent voice for nature, with over a century of experience advocating for … leadership. Environmental stewardship is not simply one interest among many; it is a core public good that …

… Zealand’s net zero emissions 2050 goal. Official Ministry for Primary Industries modelling indicates that 280,000 … Aspiring National Park. “Conservation land needs to be for conservation,” says Forest & Bird’s Chief Executive, … to allow commercial interests to plant pines on? “The good news is that there is an opportunity here – we can plant …

… of restoring the mauri of the whenua they are responsible for. We hear and know that people are wanting to help Te … The climate crisis and the option of planting trees for permanent carbon sinks seems like an attractive option to … has benefits to all aspects of life. A big opportunity for Aotearoa is based around capturing carbon with rakau and …

… Plenty’s 2011 Rena disaster will be three reefs protected for nature, with the Minister for Conservation signing off … collapsing ecosystem, so the new protected areas are good news for all the community, particularly those with an interest in the health of the sea.” One of the reefs to be protected is the Astrolabe, on which …

… have come together to set out a clear policy roadmap for Aotearoa – one that shows how we can protect nature, respond to climate … and communities. Native wildlife is disappearing at one of the fastest rates in the world and our ocean is being …

… conservationists have won Forest & Bird Tī Kōuka awards for making a significant contribution to regional … has been awarded Forest & Bird’s Tī Kōuka award for his outstanding service of nearly 60 years to the … Eagles and Liz Carter said:  “David Belcher has been one of Forest & Bird’s longest-serving active volunteers. He …

… The campaign for better water quality is continuing to gather support, … ‘Clean Water Package’, which has been widely criticized for being complicated, confusing, lacking urgency and … present, dangerously unhealthy state. Fresh water is now one of the most important issues facing New Zealanders this …

… save Māui dolphins from extinction and secure the future for Hector’s dolphins, Forest & Bird says. Submissions close … dolphins over a year old left in the world. Every single one counts and threats created by humans are driving them … practice and is no longer fit for purpose based on the latest science. The threat posed by toxoplasmosis, a disease …

… seabirds that breed nowhere else in the world.  More than one-third of the world’s seabird species occur in New Zealand … are sites that are recognised as internationally important for bird conservation and known to support key bird species … of these crucial sites are all important targets for action. Many bird species may be effectively conserved by …

… Historically this would trigger an abundance of food for native wildlife to make up for lean years. But … from DOC’s Battle for our Birds programme. This is bad news, but with good planning and support, your community … events will help us all prepare better for the next one.  Advertise for volunteer help. You’re likely to need …