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Forest & Bird says covenants will not protect Mackenzie

Independent conservation organisation Forest & Bird believes turning Crown-owned Mackenzie Basin pastoral land into private land with covenants ... More

Forest & Bird uncovers Government pressure to privatise Mackenzie

Independent conservation organisation Forest & Bird has obtained documents under the Official Information Act that reveal the Government is ... More

Forest & Bird calls for more action to stop turning Mackenzie Basin into giant farm

Forest & Bird welcomes the Government’s call-in of the Mackenzie Basin factory farm consents, but says this will not stop the growing ... More

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Mining Q & A

Mining Q & A

How does mining effect our plants, animals and freshwater systems? Can the effects be easily reversed?Is the 'surgical removal' of minerals possible?
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Climate Change

Climate Change

Acidic oceans, drought-ravaged wetlands & flooded plains: find out how climate change could affect our native species & their habitats.
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Wild Rivers

Wild Rivers

Throughout the country our wild rivers are under threat from hydro-electric dams & irrigation schemes. We believe these rivers should stay wild.
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Wanted: The World's Largest Marine Sanctuary

Wanted: The World's Largest Marine Sanctuary

Luminescent fish, migratory whales and giant squid live in our Kermadec region which lies 1000kms north of Auckland. We're working to protect them.
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Best Fish Guide

Best Fish Guide

This free wallet guide helps consumers make informed decisions about the fish they buy by ranking each species in terms of sustainability.
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The Green Room: Chat Forum

The Green Room: Chat Forum

Want to share your Hector’s dolphin photos? Discover the best place to find bittern?Or wax lyrical about our nudibranchs? Step inside our chat room
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