Conservation and environmental news & publications: New Zealand
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Our Far South voyage to highlight pristine ocean under threat
Our Far South, a voyage to Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic Islands, will set sail tomorrow (Fri ...
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Maui’s death in set net takes species one step closer to extinction
Reports that an endangered Maui’s dolphin has been killed in a fishing net off the coast of ...
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Oiled wildlife death toll is ‘tip of the iceberg’
The number of oiled wildlife reported dead is a tiny fraction of the true figure killed by the Rena ...
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Toilet paper brand wipes out forests and endangered species
An investigation released today reveals that Auckland based company Cottonsoft is sourcing its ...
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Kiwis want over a third of New Zealand oceans protected
Recent polling has revealed that New Zealanders want more than a third of their oceans protected in ...
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Lights out in Western Pacific as Earth Hour heads for record year
Lights were turned off in homes, businesses and public buildings in Fiji and New Zealand at 8:30 PM ...
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Birds needing trees, trees needing birds focus of New Zealand forest project
The mutual dependence of a colorful pigeon and some of New Zealand’s iconic trees is at the centre ...
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Another fisheries commission fails the tuna test
The Commission responsible for managing tuna resources in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean has ...
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Singapore and Malaysia asked to close ports to toothfish pirates
An international request that Malaysia and Singapore take action to ensure their ports are closed ...
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Earth Hour kicks off to great start in Pacific
Earth Hour’s founding city of Sydney, Australia has helped launch the 2010 event with another ...
