There are two rounds of reform. Stage 1 is relatively minor or technical changes which generally reverse changes made by the previous government. Stage 2 will look at more comprehensive reforms.
Mangrove forests are an essential part of New Zealand’s coastal ecosystems, so we were alarmed by a bill which aimed to “facilitate the removal of mangrove vegetation”, a blatant bid to license environmental harm.
On the 2nd of December KCC (Junior F&B members) are planning to meet at 11.30am at Cable Bay (Pepin Island side) for some rock pooling and to see who can find the most interesting creature.
Given in recognition of significant long term service in advancing conservation and the Society’s objectives, in particular at a National level, this is the Society’s highest award. This person will have acted in a m
Forest & Bird says the Government has been handed a once in a lifetime chance to halt and reverse the serious decline of New Zealand’s native wildlife, with the official handover today of a draft National Policy Statement on Indigenous Biodiversity.
