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Situation bad and getting worse, latest report reveals

University of Canterbury

Situation bad and getting worse, latest report reveals

Freshwater quality is deteriorating across New Zealand, with half of monitored river sites showing rising nitrogen and native fish at risk.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

Forest & Bird pulls out of Land and Water Forum

Forest & Bird pulls out of Land and Water Forum

The government's freshwater proposals have prompted the conservation group to quit a nine-year collaboration, deepening a split over river standards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017

Expressway project protecting native wildlife

Expressway project protecting native wildlife

Native copper skinks and pied stilts are being moved and monitored as work on the Waikato Expressway protects habitat east of Hamilton.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017

WWF calls on innovators to step up for NZ conservation competition

WWF calls on innovators to step up for NZ conservation competition

WWF-New Zealand is offering a $25,000 prize for inventive ideas aimed at boosting technology's involvement with conservation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016

Fresh approach to learning about our waterways

Fresh approach to learning about our waterways

Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) has launched a new website so everyone can learn more about their local waterways.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2014

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Kakapo makes Small Worlds debut

Kakapo makes Small Worlds debut

Small Worlds players can purchase a Sirocco item which transforms their avatar into a walking, albeit slightly odd-looking Kakapo.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2011