… we can better protect these giants of the ocean when they visit our waters. Forest & Bird magazine A version of this … have been sighted in our seas (see poster below), with one species in particular – leatherback – being recorded more … Zealand’s northern waters are considered a seasonal home for a significant number of leatherback turtles. They are …

… Beyond her design career, Shawna has been an advocate for children's rights. She worked as a behavioural therapist … she now resides. With a child-like optimism and passion for cartoons, Shawna's art captures the wonders of the … and animals based on their distinct features.  Gillian's latest release, 'New Zealand Nature Heroes: inspiration and …

… trick to successful nest parasitism is to not unduly harm one’s hosts, as our visiting trickster cuckoos have learned … remaining riroriro eggs or chicks. It will shovel them, one by one, on to its back and heave them out of the nest.  … to human morals. Natural selection rewards winners, and, for millions of years, the relationship between the shining …

… country’s largest coal mine by BT Mining a terrible deal for taxpayers and the environment. BT Mining, a venture … they have gone the extra mile to make the deal even worse for New Zealanders,” says Forest & Bird’s Chief Executive … but these have turned out to be incredibly expensive jobs for the taxpayer.”   Stockton currently employs 222 staff, so …

… or writing emails to members, we have an opportunity for everyone to get involved. The more members and volunteers … kitchen and dining area, a lounge and two bedrooms (one with a double bed, one with three single beds), sleeping up to five people. Hire …

… in public ownership could be restored, providing habitat for native species and helping to protect Aotearoa against … remain in public ownership – that could be ideal sites for restoration.  The analysis contributes to this year’s … these potential areas for wetland restoration is one of the first steps in developing a national restoration …

… Hague saying it is time to design a system that is fit for purpose in the 21st century.    “Nature is in crisis, … and biodiversity crises together,” says Mr Hague.    “But for this to work, for conservation law to tackle our 21st century problems, the …

… Hague saying it is time to design a system that is fit for purpose in the 21st century.    “Nature is in crisis, … and biodiversity crises together,” says Mr Hague.    “But for this to work, for conservation law to tackle our 21st century problems, the …

… Agricultural leaders calling for environmental rules to be ditched in the midst of the … too, says Forest & Bird. On the eve of a new Ministry for the Environment report on the state of the country's … and our way of life depends on a healthy environment. One of the things these environmental regulations are …

… of our few remaining wetlands.”  Yesterday, Minister for the Environment David Parker announced changes to the … The changes include special consenting pathways allowing for the destruction of wetlands by industries ranging from … few industries that the consenting pathway does not allow for.   “It’s a small success that the coal mine pathway is …

… Forest & Bird is calling for the Government to focus on delivering clean and healthy freshwater for New Zealand in spite of pressure from some in the agriculture industry.   The Ministry for the Environment released discussion documents today on …

… named it  Dawsonia superba .  “Superb” is quite eloquent for a scientific name, and  “Dawson” is a tribute to Dawson … silvereyes spread throughout Aotearoa.   Today, they are one of our most abundant garden birds. Silvereyes were a new … will know it as pāhau kākāpō. The scientific name gives us one dimension. Pāhau kākāpō gives us another, a visual and …

… & Bird’s 2023 Te Kaiārahi Rangatahi o te Taiao youth award for her leading role in organising conservation projects and … I saw an incredible range of wildlife while there, the one that really stands out was coming eye to eye with a … Find out more on our  Forest & Bird Youth webpage Visit the Forest & Bird Youth  Facebook and  Instagram This …

… make nature and climate an election priority and calling for an urgent ‘environmental reset’ in the first 100 days of … and climate damage and increasing long-term costs for households, communities and the economy. The roadmap –  Building a nature-positive Aotearoa for a prosperous, resilient future –  lays out a vision for a …

… Forest & Bird is claiming a victory for our rivers, following government confirmation that … professionals, iwi and community groups have been calling for an end to irrigation subsidies for some time, as part of the solution to New Zealand’s … Irrigation announcement a victory for our rivers …