World-first Kiwi submersible to fight caulerpa seaweed pest in Bay of Islands
The team at Omākiwi Cove getting the $5m submersible dredge planer ready to go into the water. Photo…
Invasive caulerpa seaweed discovered in Whangārei Harbour for first time
The patch of caulerpa was found on June 4 during routine surveillance. Biosecurity experts have treated the area…
Invasive long-spined sea urchin found on Tasmania’s west coast sparks fears for marine habitat
The discovery of a long-spined sea urchin on Tasmania’s remote west coast has signalled a critical new expansion…
Northlanders fight back against invasive moth plant vines
By publication, the Northland Regional Council (NRC) competition had collected almost 10,000 moth plant pods, with about a…
Northland Regional Council pushes Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi Lakes boat ramp
A Kaipara District Council spokesperson previously said it did not have the authority to close the boat ramp…
Madagascar ragwort spreading fast in Northland, farmers call for national action
The farmers warn that while Mad Rag is currently contained to Northland, it is only a matter of…