September 17th, 2024

Environment

1 year ago

DOC and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura increase patrols to protect pāua in Hikurangi Marine Reserve

As the recreational pāua fishing season in Kaikōura is set to open this month, the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura...

1 year ago

Heavy rainfall looms for New Zealand as climate patterns shift

A northerly quarter air flow in mid-April could direct tropical moisture towards Aotearoa/New Zealand, increasing the likelihood of heavy rainfall, according to...

1 year ago

New Zealand's glaciers continue to shrink amid climatic changes

New Zealand's renowned glaciers continue to lose snow and ice, as revealed by the latest annual end-of-summer snowline survey conducted by NIWA. The 2023...

1 year ago

A sealy surprise: unexpected visitor charms Kapiti Coast

It's not every day that a sleepy elephant seal decides to take a break on your local beach, but that's exactly what happened on...

1 year ago

Physical climate risks set to surge, putting billions in assets and infrastructure at risk: Report

A joint report by the Treasury and Ministry for Environment -- Climate Economic and Fiscal Assessment 2023 -- cautions that New Zealand...

1 year ago

New Zealand faces mounting climate crisis as evidence of environmental and economic impacts emerges

New Zealand is grappling with the harsh reality of climate change as a new report highlights the escalating environmental and economic consequences the country...

1 year ago

New Zealand's iconic Great Walks reopen for full season as international tourism resumes

The New Zealand Department of Conservation has announced that bookings for the country's iconic Great Walks will open from 20 April, signalling the return...

1 year ago

Conservation efforts lead to successful reintroduction of kākāriki karaka in New Zealand's Hawdon Valley

In a joint effort by Ngāi Tahu and the Department of Conservation (DOC), 73 critically endangered kākāriki karaka parakeets have been released into New...