… Wellington's South Coast we are creating safe places for little penguin kororā to breed. Little Penguin is one of the few coastal bird species that live close to urban … local kororā population's size and distribution.  Dogs are one of the worst threats, but also one of the easiest to …

… projects, says Forest & Bird.  The list of projects for automatic fast tracking through Schedule 2 of the bill … including for money.   Waitaha hydro scheme (Westpower):  One of New Zealand’s last remaining wild rivers, the West … vibrations from the drilling will impact Archey’s frogs – one of the world's rarest and most endangered amphibians. …

… celebrate Forest & Bird’s 100th birthday, we’re searching for the native bird that has captured New Zealanders’ hearts … sightings recorded within the last 100 years. Will one of them be crowned the winner? That decision will be up … birds are an intrinsic part of our national identity and one that we should celebrate, cherish, and protect,” said …

… Prime Minister , and other Government Ministers, asking for increased funding for essential wilding pine control.   “Wilding pines are … loss. This is likely to be a conservative estimate.** One of the Government’s Budget 2020 priorities is a just … More funding needed for wilding pine control …

… discovered in the Rai Valley, Marlborough, bringing hope for this rarely seen species. By Lynn Freeman Forest & Bird … that we have two social groups in Te Hoiere Catchment – one in Pelorus and another that frequents the Rai Valley … known enclave of native bush north of Pelorus Bridge. It’s one of the last remaining podocarp lowland forest remnants to …

… people and groups to participate.    “With no requirement for a hearing, these comments may be Forest & Bird’s only opportunity to speak up for nature in the environmental approval process,” says Erika …   “Forest & Bird believes that conservation land should be for people and nature, not for mines,” says Ms Toleman.  “We …

… year New Zealanders have a chance to turn things around for more than 35 species of struggling native seabird that … captured or killed by commercial fishing boats in just one year, and Forest & Bird says one of the first actions people can take in 2020 for seabirds …

… with someone making over a hundred fraudulent votes for the white-faced heron. The issue was first brought to the … we’re surprised they chose the white-faced heron and not one of the birds currently in the lead, but hey - each to … of becoming extinct.” The rules for Bird of the Year allow one vote per person, so all but one of the fraudulent votes …

… Government has announced it is overriding the requirement for farmers in Southland to adopt a farm plan to manage effects on water quality , despite the requirements for these plans being locally developed with support from … the requirement to adopt a farm plan has been signalled for a decade – and Forest & Bird participated in the …

… the lower plains of South Canterbury was recently secured for future generations, thanks to generous locals who helped … for their generosity and foresight,” says Ines.  “Just one percent of natural vegetation on the lower … damage, blowing down many of the remaining trees.  A visit to Arowhenua Bush by Fraser Ross and Colin Burrows in …

… We're facing our biggest ever fight for Aotearoa New Zealand’s environment and we need your help … Petition demands Government release fast-track projects (26 June 2024) Giant March for Nature fills Queen Street to … (30 May 2024) Govt love letter to mining companies is latest attack on nature (24 May 2024) Protest march against …

… A further $35 million comes from already announced funding for biodiversity.    $10 million over four years will go …   Forest & Bird also welcomes $229 million for a Sustainable Land Use package to help clean up fresh … farmers to reduce pollution.    “We have long called for more support for farmers to transition towards …

… on the island was almost non-existent. We applied for funding so we could launch an ambitious wetland … The Oruawharo wetland changes from saline estuary at one end to mostly fresh water at the other. But the overlap … wetland is reason alone for protection. Other birds that visit include matuku moana white-faced herons, kawua tūī …

… Forest & Bird is calling for better planning to protect people and wildlife, … too," says Forest & Bird climate advocate Adelia Hallett. "For example, the more turbulent water around the Haukaki Gulf and Northland over summer made it harder for our kororā (little blue penguins) to hunt, and we saw …

… Zealand’s largest artificial lake and boost water storage for hydro-electric power generation. This is the epitome of … important wetlands – 20% of the known habitat of one critically endangered fish species – has not been … It shares the same threat status as the kākāpō, making it one of New Zealand’s most endangered animals. Other at-risk …