Extinction threat for the hoiho, one of the world’s rarest penguins
The threat to one of the world’s rarest penguins, the northern hoiho, is reaching a critical point. Advocates…
Ngāi Tahu, DOC launch five new ‘national parks of the sea’
After years of work and legal battles, five new marine reserves are about to open along the Otago…
As the weather gets wilder, some marae have to consider relocating
For many marae, recent severe weather events have brought forward the need for urgent adaptation and managed retreat…
Seabed mining company served ‘trespass’ notice by activist
Ngāti Ruanui man Rukutai Watene has delivered a “trespass notice” to mining company Trans-Tasman Resources and its parent…
Bill to protect Hauraki Gulf passes
Legislation boosting marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf has passed its third reading, but not without criticism over…