The family that pioneered New Zealand’s first carbon-positive farm is also kaitiaki to a critically endangered population of lizards. By Caroline Wood. A decade ago, the last known wild population of western grand skinks was in big trouble in its high …

Meet the team behind the hugely popular Critter of the Week show and some of the gnarly creatures it has highlighted. By Mike Dickison It’s Friday afternoon, and radio host Jesse Mulligan is contemplating a fungus beetle. “I’m going to ask you, Nicola, to …

Forest & Bird member Jill Visser set up a volunteer group to restore a former wetland on the Kāpiti Coast because she wanted to take hands-on action to help mitigate climate change. Forest & Bird magazine A version of this story was first published in the …

Parliament’s Environment Committee must delay reporting back on the Fast-track Approvals Bill until it has time to properly consider the proposed projects, says Forest & Bird.  The list of projects for automatic fast tracking through Schedule 2 of the …

… MARINE WIN The roll-out of high-tech cameras on 300 fishing boats is announced, the culmination of a long-running …

It’s time to establish a Mackenzie Basin Conservation Park and save its outstanding natural landscapes from further destruction. By Lynley Hargreaves . In the heart of Mackenzie Country, the road from Lake Tekapo to Lake Pukaki curves through Simons Pass, …

Epic efforts are underway to save the last 101 pukunui southern New Zealand dotterels from extinction. By Kerrie Waterworth Forest & Bird magazine A version of this story was first published in the Summer 2024 issue of Forest & Bird magazine. Imagine …

1.   Urgently transition towards low emissions communities by prioritising and increasing, not reducing, investment in walking and cycling infrastructure  The mayoral proposal aims to “cut low-value initiatives, including raised pedestrian crossings and …

… shared insights on the environmental impact of the fashion industry, the challenges and progress towards integrating …

A booming post-war economy brought many challenges for the men, women, and children attempting to stop the country’s fast-vanishing nature disappearing forever. In part 2 of our history of Forest & Bird (1946–1979) – read part 1 here  – we look at the …

About Us The Warkworth Area branch covers the area between Puhoi and Maungaturoto. Members and friends work together to restore te taiao. To get involved contact Chair Tim Armitage 021 322890 or Secretary Anne Ronaldson on  027 527 7005 email  …

… rivers, harbours and beaches; livelihoods and lives.   One industry, placed on steroids by the Emissions Trading Scheme …