Tag: Environmental conservation
Celebration of Begonia House Reprieve by Wellington Botanic Gardens Supporters
Navigating News CategoriesIn the heart of Wellington, a group of passionate individuals fought tooth and nail to save The Begonia House from being torn down. The woman leading this charge, Mazz Scannell, couldn't contain...
Australian Tourists Fined and Banned from Indonesian National Park
Three Australian tourists found themselves in hot water during their visit to Indonesia, as they were recently fined and banned from a national park for disregarding safety regulations. The trio was caught climbing a...
Managing the Spread of Caulerpa in Bay of Islands
The government has allocated over $6 million to develop cutting-edge technology to combat the spread of caulerpa, an invasive seaweed that has recently been identified in the Bay of Islands. This marks the first...
Recovering Illegally Drained Kaimaumau Wetland: 10-Year Restoration Effort
Restoring Illegally Drained Kaimaumau Wetland: A Decade-Long Journey to RedemptionIn a recent Environment Court ruling, it was decided that the Kaimaumau Wetland, located in Motutangi, Northland, must undergo immediate remedial work to reverse the...
Environmental Group Challenges Regulator on Roundup Herbicide
Environmental Group Takes on Regulator Over Roundup HerbicideA recent clash between an environmental group and the country's herbicides regulator has stirred controversy over the safety of the widely-used weedkiller Roundup and its active ingredient...
Man Throws Pāua Back into Ocean During Standoff: Police Called
Man Throws Pāua Back into Ocean During Standoff: Police CalledIn a dramatic turn of events on Wellington's coast, a man was caught red-handed with undersized pāua in his car boot by Fisheries officers Allan...
Arrests made for illegal hunting, damage, and theft in Kinleith Forests
Five Arrested for Illegal Hunting, Damage, and Theft in Kinleith ForestsFive individuals have been apprehended in connection with a series of unlawful activities in the Kinleith Forests, resulting in an estimated $1 million in...
Ernslaw One Delays Cyclone Damage Repairs, Court Extends Deadlines
Ernslaw One Delays Cyclone Damage Repairs, Court Extends DeadlinesErnslaw One, a forestry giant with Malaysian roots, has found itself in hot water for the havoc it unleashed on Te Tairāwhiti's delicate ecosystem with forestry...
Ashburton Speed Changes Impact ‘Turtle Town’ Status
Residents' Relief as Ashburton Speed Changes Finally HappenResidents of Ashburton can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the Ashburton District Council gears up to implement significant changes to speed limits outside schools. The...
LA Wildfire: A Glimmer of Hope Amidst the Most Destructive Blaze in History
LA WILDFIRE: A BEACON OF HOPE AMIDST DEVASTATIONLos Angeles is currently facing one of the most destructive wildfires in its history, with five separate blazes raging on, claiming lives and destroying homes. This catastrophe...
Charities urge Australian government to take action on Gaza crisis
Aussie Charities Putting Heat on Aussie Gov't Over Gaza WarSo, there's this group of Australian charities, right? They're all like, "Hey, Australian government, you...
