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Groundswell Rising Against 1080

New Zealanders disgusted at the lies and deceit published by DoC are invited to join us the Hikoi of a […]

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Rights For Some Alleged On The Sandspit

A few allowed to damage the Scientific Reserve, alleges John Robinson. ‘Now that the whitebaiting season is upon us again, many […]

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The Science of 1080

One of our younger readers, Rebekah Collins, has been doing research on the impact of 1080 on living organisms. She […]

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Mike Meads – An Honest Scientist

Sue Grey is trying to follow up DoC research on recommendations by Mike Meads related to the impact of 1080 […]

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DoC Killing and Starving Coromandel Kiwi

Comments from the Department of Conservation’s Threatened Species Ambassador Nicola Toki that dogs are to blame for the decline in […]

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Predator Free 2050 = “The Impossible Dream”

“Unrealistic, unattainable and ecologically destructive.” The Sporting Hunters’ Outdoor Trust has condemned the much vaunted Predator Free 2050 campaign as […]

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Public Consultation on Otaraua Park

This park just south of the Waikanae River was opened five years ago and is now regularly used for soccer […]

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The Bountiful Kohekohe

Cushla McGaughey says that the kohekohe has some interesting characteristics and many functions. Tropical connections With its large glossy leaves, […]

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Rats Thrive After 1080

   “When I worked for DOC the bio control people were well aware 1080 causes rat plagues.” Former DoC Wanaka […]

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Stop Dairying In Dry Areas

The New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers opposes the extension of dairying in low rainfall areas like the Mackenzie Country. […]

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We Are All Guardians Of The Coast

The problem of vehicles on the Waikanae Estuary By John Robinson There were many complaints last year about vehicles driving […]

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Restore the Wetland!

We urge you to sign this petition to restore a major area of wetland in Queen Elizabeth Park, and not […]

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