… was made as Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown never asked for one, according to the Council’s response to a request … displayed by those making decisions on behalf of over one million Aucklanders shows that meaningful climate action …

… Wellington) CLICK HERE . Follow us on Facebook Read our latest newsletter Visit the events site   The Branch's geographic area aligns … members and a history of achieving important outcomes for the city's environment -- our members being the catalyst …

… Plateau on the West Coast to save it from being mined for coal.  “Public conservation land should be for nature. … Area, which includes most of the Denniston Plateau, is one of the conservation stewardship land areas currently … from coal mining.  The Denniston area is also the site of one of the projects listed in New Zealand First’s original …

… An important habitat for New Zealand’s only know population of critically … is home to critically endangered blue whales, possibly one of only five known in the Southern Hemisphere outside of … Conservation Adviser Kevin Hackwell. “It’s also habitat for at least a further 33 species of marine mammals, …

… investment in environmental jobs is a significant boost for New Zealand’s struggling native wildlife, rivers, … but Forest & Bird isn’t calling Budget2020 a victory for people and planet just yet.   “11,000 environmental jobs … for improvements to rail and ferry networks could be great news for carbon emissions, as long as the environmental …

… Photo and video is available for use here A flotilla of crafts surrounding a massive ‘ban … of people turned out on the beach and on the water for the event organised by Greenpeace Aotearoa and Forest & … joined the flotilla, surrounding a huge banner calling for an end to bottom trawling in the Gulf. “We’re here to …

… farmed, and exotic forest areas fail to meet at least one water quality guideline.  To make things worse, … space, or school, on your window, or just on your fridge for family and visitors to see, scan, and sign the letter … emotional connection to rivers and lakes in Aotearoa – and one of our strongest drives is wanting to see government …

… Nelson and Blenheim, the third stop on a national rally for conservation land under threat of being mined for coal, gold, and other minerals. Forest & Bird is calling for the Labour Government to fulfil its 2017 promise to end …

… was four years old. Now a design graduate with a talent for illustration, she's using her skills and experience to … Find out more on our  Forest & Bird Youth webpage Visit the Forest & Bird Youth  Facebook and  Instagram This article first appeared in the April 2024 E-news. ⏎ …

… is calling on New Zealanders to support an application for a Water Conservation Order over Te Waikoropupū Springs in … upper limit advised by NIWA and close to the trigger level for ecological concern. “If you care about Te Waikoropupū … to tell the hearing panel what you think." The application for a Water Conservation Order was made last year by Ngāti …

… ecosystems and wildlife. The decisions leave the door open for the destruction of public conservation land through … Park protections. The decision rejects many proposals for National Park additions, reducing the area recommended by … Panel from 77,440 ha to 4,298 ha. Keeping areas proposed for environmentally damaging fast-track projects as …

… support.   The document, which will be released for public consultation at 8am Tuesday, 26th November, is the … reliably divergent stakeholders agree on a starting point for protecting native wildlife on private and public land is a huge leap forward for New Zealand.”   Federated Farmers environment …

… draw circles in the air. No whizzy gadgets here. But only one pīwakawaka speaks up, one kererū lumbers by, one distant tūī calls. Shouldn’t there … more? Just as well kind people mindfully tend this place, for without their care there will be Oh, so much change.  I …

… capital of the world.   “This is a damning report and, for all New Zealanders who love nature and want to protect … this again and again. Yet New Zealand is still allowing for things like intensification in dryland habitats, or … help statutory and policy requirements turn things around for our native wildlife.  “Instead it’s basically sitting in …

… street, vehicle, and building lights is a well-known risk for nocturnal seabirds including the Westland petrel. The … as they embark on their maiden flight, navigating for the first time from their forest world to their oceanic one. Recognising the risk, the streetlights in Punakaiki are …