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Bird flu has reached New Zealand – what this means and what comes next

The first detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 in New Zealand marks an important milestone, but not an unexpected one.

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NZ will be forced to put saving livelihoods before saving lives of endangered birds

Comment: It’s fall or fly time for safeguarding NZ’s $2b poultry industry as avian flu lands on our shores. Chicken farmers won't live with an elimination strategy.

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New Zealand moved every surviving kakapo to predator-free islands after cats and stoats pushed the flightless parrot toward extinction; decades later, the entire species is still being managed bird by bird

The kakapo, a unique flightless parrot, faced extinction due to introduced predators. Conservationists moved all surviving birds to predator-free islands for intensive management. Each kakapo is individually monitored and cared for, with detailed medical and genetic records kept. Breeding occurs infrequently, requiring careful human intervention and monitoring of nests. Decades…

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‘God as my witness’ – Jones says public land will still be up for development

Changes to the Conservation Amendment Bill preserve a mandate to prioritise development over nature, as Shane Jones vows to open up public land

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The 200-year iwi alliance taking the Crown to court over Ruapehu concessions

Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Te Pautokotoko are in court this week alleging Ruapehu concession decisions failed to consider Te Tiriti.

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Former bankrupt is frontrunner to take over historic Chateau Tongariro

Templeton Group has been named preferred bidder despite officials’ concerns about the company’s failure to deliver another iconic $120m-plus hotel development in Hamilton. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Beyond the beaches, Wellington’s catastrophic sewage spill could be bad news for coastal ecosystems

Public concern over the total failure of the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant on Wellington’s south coast has been growing, despite this week’s announcement of an independent review.

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The fire is out, but Tongariro is now at risk of losing its unique biological legacy

The sight of flames tearing across Tongariro National Park last week was heartbreaking for lovers of the landscape. It was also potentially disastrous for a world-renowned alpine ecosystem.

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Reform of NZ’s protected lands is overdue – but the public should decide about economic activities

The government’s proposed reforms of the rules governing public conservation land aim to dismantle any potential obstacle to “unleashing economic growth” in protected areas.

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Why community volunteers will be essential for how NZ handles the arrival of bird flu

Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Pacific island nations are the only countries that remain free of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

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New Zealand locals help rescue more than 30 whales stranded on beach

Four of the pilot whales died, New Zealand’s conservation agency says

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Baby Fur Seal Ventures Inland And Falls Asleep Outside Family’s Door, Goes Viral Once Discovered

New Zealand's annual Seal Silly Season brings these cute creatures to people's doorsteps, and only the locals are not surprised by it. The post Baby Fur Seal Ventures Inland And Falls Asleep Outside Family’s Door, Goes Viral Once Discovered first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The world’s rarest whale has never been seen alive – scientists may have a breakthrough

It was first thought the species could be extinct

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Outdoors club has day in court over hydro scheme

The case will test the value of recreation in conservation decision-making, reports Andrew Bevin

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How gene mapping almost all remaining kākāpō will help NZ’s rare night parrot survive

The genetic mapping of almost the entire kākāpō population has shed new light on specific traits that will help conservation biologists in their efforts to save the critically endangered flightless night parrots.

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Lack of data foils SailGP probe

A Conservation investigation crumbled when SailGP didn’t provide data. David Williams reports.

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Govt 'open minded' on paying rates for schools, hospitals, conservation land

Local government leaders welcome official work on new tools to address 'funding crisis' for councils, ahead of the coming month's independent review. Jonathan Milne reports.

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DoC will get back on track when perverse rules are ditched

The Department of Conservation needs to talk with the outdoor community who want to roll up their sleeves and help or there'll be a fight to defend some of our greatest assets from the very organisation charged with protecting them, writes Peter Wilson

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Fight over $28m high country lease hits High Court

Czech multi-millionaire enters legal wrangle with Crown over a supposed reserve

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Disaster-in-waiting warn south’s farmers

Cyclone Gabrielle’s hammering of Hawkes Bay has ignited fears in Southland of bridges failing and farmland flooding through “mismanagement” of accumulated gravel.

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