September 17th, 2024

Environment

1 year ago

Timely intervention saves 15 rough-toothed dolphins near 90 Mile Beach

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and collaboration, the Department of Conservation (DOC) staff, Ahipara takiwā hapū members and local surfers united to...

1 year ago

MBIE seeks public input on renewable electricity consenting improvements

The Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have invited the public to provide feedback on proposals aimed...

1 year ago

New Zealand bolsters climate change resilience in Solomon Islands

Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced today that Aotearoa New Zealand will provide NZ$15 million of climate finance to the Solomon Islands, aiming to...

1 year ago

Heartwarming homecoming: critically endangered Kapitia skinks return to West Coast

In a triumphant tale of survival and cooperation, 21 critically endangered Kapitia skinks have been successfully relocated from Auckland Zoo to their native habitat...

1 year ago

Waikato solar farms set to slash carbon emissions and create hundreds of jobs

In the heart of the picturesque Waikato region, a transformative and eco-friendly change is on the horizon. Two ambitious solar farm projects are set...

1 year ago

New Zealand's gross emissions continue to decrease in 2021: Greenhouse Gas Inventory

The Ministry of Environment in New Zealand has reported yesterday that the country's gross emissions continued to decrease in 2021, according to the...

1 year ago

New Zealand's ballerina sponge dances its way to the top 10 new marine species of 2022 list

Move over Black Swan, there's a new ballerina in town, and it's a sponge. The Ballerina sponge, scientifically known as Latrunculia (Latrunculia) tutu, has...