Environment

Researchers discover unique pine pollen microbiome

Scion scientists have identified a unique microbiome associated with pine pollen, a significant step forward in forest research. Led by microbiome scientist... Read More

Cathedral Cove: Carpark to close for repair work

The Lees Road carpark near Mautohe Cathedral Cove will be closed to the public while walking access reinstatement work is underway. Last week, DOC announced... Read More

New car boot market for Pāpāmoa

A new car boot market is set to launch in Pāpāmoa this Saturday. This exciting event, which starts at 8am to 12pm at St Paul's car park, located at 242 Dickson... Read More

The Great Matuku Muster a call to action

As Conservation Week 2024 gets underway, New Zealanders are being urged to take action for nature by joining The Great Matuku Muster. An advocacy and education... Read More

Turning rubber into resources 

New Zealand's first national tyre recycling scheme is now fully operational with free collections starting yesterday, September 1, says Environment Minister... Read More

The lazy guide to taking action for nature

This year's Conservation Week is running from September 2-8, with the theme ‘Take action for nature'. And since we know not everyone is quite ready... Read More

Volunteers needed to plant Kōpūrererua Valley

The Kōpūrererua Valley Rotary Centennial Trust needs 200 volunteers to plant 4500 native trees and shrubs on September 29. This milestone event - part of... Read More

Take action for wetlands this Conservation Week

Taking action for wetlands will be easier in the Bay of Plenty thanks to a Conservation Week event dedicated to providing landowners with practical support. The... Read More

Katikati has a new emergency response team

A new emergency management team has been formed to co-ordinate Katikati's response to large scale emergency events. Katikati Emergency Response Teamis made... Read More

Bird of the Year 2024 takes wing next week

Will it be a mighty seabird, a forest-dwelling songster, or perhaps one of our flightless friends? Voting for Forest & Bird's Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau takes... Read More

Tree removal marks start of track works

Removal of dangerous trees and self-sewn wilding pines marks the start of physical work to reinstate temporary walking access to Mautohe Cathedral Cove's iconic... Read More

National Infrastructure Pipeline: $147.6 billion

The latest snapshot report from New Zealand Infrastructure Commission shows that the value of infrastructure projects in the National Infrastructure Pipeline... Read More