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Forest & Bird echoes scientist’s fears about fish

Independent conservation organisation Forest & Bird applauds fisheries scientist John McKoy for speaking up about the guesswork used to manage ... More

Forest & Bird welcomes ruling on Hector’s dolphins

Independent conservation organisation Forest & Bird welcomes the High Court judgement today endorsing most measures announced in 2008 to protect ... More

Forest & Bird says covenants will not protect Mackenzie

Independent conservation organisation Forest & Bird believes turning Crown-owned Mackenzie Basin pastoral land into private land with covenants ... More

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Mining Q & A

Mining Q & A

How does mining effect our plants, animals and freshwater systems? Can the effects be easily reversed?Is the 'surgical removal' of minerals possible?
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March: Whio Awareness Month

March: Whio Awareness Month

There are approximately 2500 whio, or blue duck left in NZ – a lot less than the number of kiwi. We're saving their habitat from hydro-dams
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Ark in the Park

Ark in the Park

Ark in the Park is a joint restoration project that aims to restore 2,000 hectares of forest land to its former glory.
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Wanted: The World's Largest Marine Sanctuary

Wanted: The World's Largest Marine Sanctuary

Luminescent fish, migratory whales and giant squid live in our Kermadec region which lies 1000kms north of Auckland. We're working to protect them.
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Climate Change

Climate Change

Acidic oceans, drought-ravaged wetlands & flooded plains: find out how climate change could affect our native species & their habitats.
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The Green Room: Chat Forum

The Green Room: Chat Forum

Want to share your Hector’s dolphin photos? Discover the best place to find bittern?Or wax lyrical about our nudibranchs? Step inside our chat room
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