A treasure trove of letters and other archives has shed new light on the fledgling Society’s efforts to engage with Māori on shared conservation goals. By Michael Pringle
Forest & Bird Youth believes the Treaty Principles Bill - introduced in 2024 - 2025 for public consultation - redefines or diminishes current Treaty principles and threatens the regenerative approach that Māori environmental values can bring.
Mike Avis, Marlborough District Council Biosecurity Officer will be talking about Significant Natural Areas (SNA), a project about identifying and protecting areas of natural significance.
Recently retired Northern Wildlife Manager for the Auckland and Waikato Fish & Game Council John Dyer will talk about his experiences and management of waterfowl over the past decades.
Sea Lavender is an invasive Mediterranean plant that crowds out NZ native ones. It is found on the Heathcote Estuary and is being controlled by an annual seek and dig out event. This has reduced seeding and the spread of this plant.
