… what we have left of these and stop propping up a dinosaur industry.   “These mining operations have consistently …

Forest & Bird's  Dunedin Branch is hosting a working bee at  Moore's Bush Reserve  in the beautiful Leith Valley.  Register Please register your interest in this field trip so we can let you know of any cancellations, postponements, or updates. Register …

From an early age Kaya Freeman knew her life’s purpose was to protect the planet and its inhabitants. Since then, she has made a huge contribution to Forest & Bird Youth, our nationwide network of young people committed to protecting and restoring …

The Dunedin, South Otago and Southland branches are joining efforts to conduct large scale conservation in and around Tautuku, in the Catlins. In 1964, Forest & Bird purchased 550ha of land in the Tautuku region with funds be-quested from the estate of …

Feathers and Foliage – an exhibition celebrating 100 years of Forest and Bird – is being held from Tuesday 25 July to Saturday 29 July, at the Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba Street. The exhibition will feature a variety of artwork from Wellington’s artists (see …

Forest & Bird is urging the National Party to rethink many of its conservation policies, which will let pests run rampant on conservation land, allow grazing in precious high country areas supposed to protect native species, and weaken National Park …

Walking Tracks:  A walking track has been recently opened and marked out in this reserve, following a successful 20-year planting program carried out by the Waikato Branch. It is an easy walk featuring kauri trees with plaques commemorating Morgan family …

… life and seabird populations, caused by unsustainable fishing practices, sedimentation, pollution and inadequate …

The Lenz Reserve Catlins  Through the Lenz Writer: Sue Heggie As they do, lashing storms pass. Rushes slow to a standstill. The windless reserve now heady and sweet. The community emerges, taking the air. Fuzzy koru unfurl, ask questions. Sunlit, …

Frank Lepera - Towards Predator-Free Waiheke Frank Lepera is Stoat Operations Manager for Te Korowai o Waiheke. He is working with a diverse team of volunteers, staff, farm hands, and contractors across 9200ha of variable terrain to service over 1600 …

… Country. Our voice was heard by politicians, councils, industry bodies, community groups and the wider public. This …

… risk of extinction. Introduced predators, habitat loss and fishing bycatch are among the menaces they face. … Bird of …

An important habitat for New Zealand’s only know population of critically endangered blue whale is now at risk from destructive seabed mining after an Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) ruling today.  Trans Tasman Resources Limited applied to …

As part of our Centennial Celebrations, Forest & Bird launched ‘Conservation Heroes’ - an initiative that ran from June 2023 through to February 2024.  Anyone could nominate friends, whānau, community members, or anyone who inspires them to be a kaitiaki …

Forest & Bird is warning of long-term consequences for nature and the economy following today’s announcement of 131 proposed jobs losses at DOC. This comes on top of proposed redundancies in other government organisations that have roles to play in …