… and Waiheke Island next week as New Zealanders call for an immediate ban on destructive bottom trawling in Tīkapa … governments continue to allow this destructive practice in one of our most precious marine areas. It’s time politicians … the Gulf.”  Bottom trawling is widely recognised as one of the most damaging fishing methods, dragging heavy gear …

… Fund has already paid $93,000 towards a feasibility study for this project, without considering the environmental … of sea life, says Dr Stirnemann. Public concerns over the latest proposal forced the developers to commission a study … The developers have said they will contribute $15 million for the project. However, the total cost is estimated to be …

… are coming together to launch an unprecedented plan for solving the country’s freshwater crisis. The Freshwater … its Clean Water Package. This was widely condemned for lacking urgency and for weakening protection of rivers … to a low-carbon, greener economy”. For more information, visit  www.freshwaterrescueplan.org …

… Alex Stone looks at the challenges ahead for conservation as we head into 2024 with a new government … Summer 2023 issue of Forest & Bird magazine.   ⏎It’s time for a fundamental shift in thinking about the future of … captains of conservation can steer us to a better future, one that sees nature flourishing in every corner of Aotearoa …

… and impossible pressures on the organisation that manages one-third of our country.   “We understand that the proposed … reduction of 6.5% is on the already reduced quantum for next year of $710 million and would result in a $46 … an agency that is already severely stretched to manage one-third of Aotearoa,” said Gary Taylor, CEO of EDS.   …

… Forest & Bird is calling for a bolder vision for the West Coast in response to new plans to smooth the way for more of the same ‘boom and bust’ industries. Today …

… control in all matters affecting wild life” and advocate for a bird day for schools. Sanderson’s friend and former … Annual membership was five shillings for adults and one shilling for school children. The first member was Arthur … and deeply cherished its native birds. But, during a visit there in 1914, he was incensed to find the country’s …

… groups across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, to March for Nature down Queen Street on Saturday 8 June in a peaceful … | Aotea Square, Queen Street, Auckland CBD  Final details for the day – let's make a difference together! To make sure … Postponement/cancellation:  Any change to the date or time for the March for Nature will be shared on the Facebook event …

… of Primary Industries to set a zero bycatch target for seabird deaths after official figures revealed an … has admitted at the same time that 2016 was a “bad year” for albatross and petrels.   In a letter to Forest & Bird, … “MPI acknowledges that 2016 was a particularly bad year for seabird interaction in the surface longline fishery and …

… to destroy our native wildlife and ruin our wild places for future generations. But together we can prevent that from … cables, causing flood and fire. Possums Ten possums eat one tonne of bush every year Cause significant damage to … of these are categorized as at risk. Bellbirds (korimako) visit people’s gardens and are even known to be breeding …

… mullet.  “Pūteketeke began as an outside contender for Bird of the Century but was catapulted to the top spot … after our birds.”  Underbird in trouble  The pūteketeke is one such bird under threat, with a classification of … giving the name John Oliver, all for the pūteketeke except one, which was for the New Zealand fairy tern.  Thousands of …

… Thank you for considering including a gift in your will to Forest & … love will continue to be protected in the future. The good news is writing or amending your will is a relatively simple … registered charity number which is CC26943. Information for your solicitor For the convenience of your solicitor or …

… However, loopholes in the Threat Management Plan for Māui and Hector’s dolphins will leave dolphins at risk. … major gaps in protection remain in the South Island.” One change to the regulations allows the Minister of …   "There are so few Māui dolphins that even a single one being caught is one too many," says Mr Keey. "If even one …

… Sunday, Forest & Bird is reminding everyone of new rules for 2022, and asking for meaningful management measures to save … enclosed in pipes for urban sprawl.”   “Over-fishing is one pressure we can easily alleviate. Shortening the season … New whitebait rules for next year inadequate …

… show that conservationists were behind the purchase, pleas for F&B members to write to their local politicians in … have very few introduced weeds (no oxygen weeds) and only one introduced fish (brown trout) in Lake Kohangatera. They … future for Somes: revegetation, days when people could visit, removing the only introduced predator (rats), and …