This strategy drives our efforts to protect and restore te taiao over the next five years. We want to inspire and empower New Zealanders to speak, stand and act for our indigenous nature.
Forest & Bird is proud to announce that Dr Kelvin Lloyd has been awarded the prestigious Loder Cup, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s highest honours for conservation.
New Zealand has plummeted to 44th place out of 67 countries in the 2026 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), reflecting the Government's extensive weakening of climate and environmental protections.
The Government’s new Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill will effectively shut New Zealanders out of decisions that will affect generations to come and shape the future of our environment.
It is of major concern that changes proposed in the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill are likely to exclude the potential for Forest & Bird (and other New Zealanders including independent experts, community groups and NGOs) to participate in decis