Environmental & Sustainability News
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Kai Iwi Lakes boating ban push grows as gold clams reach Taranaki
Calls grow to close Kai Iwi Lakes to boating before summer as invasive gold clams spread to Taranaki, raising fears for the popular Northland dune lakes.
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Hauraki Gulf marine protections now active as new NZ chart notices take effect
New Hauraki Gulf marine protected areas are now in force. Read what boaties need to know from NZ Notices to Mariners Edition 24 before heading out this summer.
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Auckland Zoo raises 350 black mudfish but struggles to find safe wetland for release
Auckland Zoo has raised 350 black mudfish through captive breeding, but finding a safe wetland to release them is proving hard as 90% of NZ wetlands are gone.
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Japanese mantis shrimp spotted across Northland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty
Japanese mantis shrimp have been confirmed across Northland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty. Learn where they've been spotted and how to report new sightings.
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Government funding secured to overhaul deteriorating Jackson Bay deep-water wharf
Government funding secured to overhaul Jackson Bay's deteriorating deep-water wharf, boosting safety, fishing industry supply chains, and disaster resilience on the West Coast.
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Submissions close 28 November on proposals to commercialise marlin and reef fish
NZ's Government proposes commercialising marlin and reef fish. Submissions close 28 November. Use LegaSea's tool to have your say in under 3 minutes.
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Jones praises Northland sport fishing but stays silent on Hauraki Gulf HPAs
Shane Jones praised Northland sport fishing in Paihia but said nothing about Hauraki Gulf HPAs, leaving recreational fishers still waiting for answers on access.
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One Ocean Protest challenges Jones over cameras, misinformation claims after Auckland convoy
One Ocean Protest fires back at Minister Shane Jones, demanding answers on onboard cameras, misinformation claims, and marlin bycatch rules after Auckland convoy.
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400-vehicle One Ocean flotilla jams Tamaki Drive in Hauraki Gulf fishing protest
400 vehicles hauling boats, jet skis, and kayaks jammed Tamaki Drive in a powerful call for fair fishing access across the Hauraki Gulf. See what happened.
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250-vehicle One Ocean convoy crosses Harbour Bridge to protest Hauraki Gulf fishing rule changes
Over 250 vehicles crossed Auckland's Harbour Bridge in the One Ocean Protest convoy, opposing commercial fishing changes in Hauraki Gulf High Protection Areas.
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One Ocean convoy route mapped from Albany to Tamaki Drive for Saturday rally
The One Ocean convoy departs Albany at 8:30am Saturday, travelling via the Harbour Bridge to Tamaki Drive. Expect delays along the route Saturday morning.
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Spot the slimy invader: how to identify Eudistoma tunicate in NZ waters
Learn how to spot Eudistoma tunicate in NZ waters, where it has been found in Northland and Auckland, and what to do if you see it somewhere new.
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