Andy McKay

Concern as carbon offset partnership plants pines in biodiversity hotspots

Pines being planted in South Marlborough by an Air New Zealand partnership with energy companies are the wrong trees in the wrong place, biodiversity experts say.

RNZ

Scientists' letter calls for freshwater protections to remain

Fifty freshwater experts and leaders from around New Zealand have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon urging him not to touch the country's national freshwater policy.

A 3D Printer is helping save New Zealand’s endangered native fish

A 3D Printer is helping save New Zealand’s endangered native fish

The Post

RNZ

Better warning signs needed at Taieri Mouth, coroner says after capsizing death

The coroner says signs warning of the dangers of crossing the Taieri Mouth need to be more high-profile, following the death of a two-year-old girl who was trapped under her family's boat when it capsized.

RNZ

Silvia Pinca: Rewilding pine forest into native bush

Silvia Pinca is a biologist and ecologist living on 180 hectares of native bush in Northland. She is in the process of removing invasive species and replanting native trees on her former sheep and pine farms. She's had great success so far, because Kiwi and other native birds are already making themselves at home. Silvia's website says her project has "the goal of restoring and protecting a native forest, offsetting carbon emissions, educating to sustainable living in the bush, researching on pl

RNZ

Predator control brings female South Island kākā on a par with males

Kākā are thriving in Fiordland's Eglinton Valley, thanks to three decades of predator control.

the Guardian

Ill-judged tree planting in Africa threatens ecosystems, scientists warn

Research reveals area size of France is under threat by restoration projects taking place in unsuitable landscapes

State of Emergency: Bluecliffs’ homes under threat from sea

Southland's mayor has declared a State of Emergency over the fate of a cluster of coastal homes.

RNZ

Mt Messenger Bypass: Transport Minister unhappy with annual $750k pest control bill

Transport Minister Simeon Brown is concerned about the significant cost of a pest control programme included in consent conditions for the Mt Messenger Bypass / Te Ara o Te Ata project in Taranaki.

NZ Herald

Four-wheel-drivers asked to avoid Waimakariri riverbed on Crate Day

DoC urges 4WD enthusiasts to keep off riverbeds during the nesting season of rare birds.

RNZ

Using iNaturalist community to keep an eye on urban sprawl

iNaturalist NZ is an ever-growing community of over 42,000, who collectively have made almost 1.5 million observations to date.  iNaturalist research associate Colin Meur talks to Jesse about what else this community can report on.

NZ Herald

Council abandons Transmission Gully prosecution, dismisses 17 charges

The regional council is now pursuing another legal avenue to protect the environment.