Forest & Bird is warning that the Government’s decision to weaken national environmental direction removes vital safeguards that New Zealanders expect. 

From Singapore to Copenhagen, forward-thinking cities are weaving green spaces into their urban fabric and welcoming wildlife home. By Caroline Wood

Suffering from self-diagnosed "nature deficient disorder" Chris Fitch set out on a global journey to discover the myriad ways citizens are greening their urban spaces and reaping multiple wellbeing benefits.

Unlocking the secret lives of Aotearoa New Zealand’s oceanic manta rays. By Lydia Green

New research is uncovering the secret lives of tāiko Westland petrels at their breeding colony on the West Coast.

Forest & Bird’s Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC) is inviting New Zealanders of all ages to embrace the outdoors with its Summer Adventure Challenges, running from 8 December 2025 to 1 February 2026. 

Thank you for standing with us and being a strong voice for nature over the past year. None of the following conservation highlights would have been possible without you.