Conservation
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025
In today's episode, the Maritime Union is concerned over the latest breakdown of the beleaguered Aratere ferry, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission says a near-miss between a plane and a… Audio
Protecting Kaikōura’s little penguins with secret safe zones
Dogs, cats and humans add to the kororā's problems - they are also affected by starvation at sea.
A bold dream gets a cut as Predator Free 2050 Ltd is disestablished
Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat
New Zealand's predator-free future in peril
Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat. Audio
Vessel pulls up six tonnes of protected stony coral
A New Zealand vessel has pulled up six tonnes of protected stony coral in a single trawl. Deep Sea Conservation Coalition's Karli Thomas spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Landowners trying to safeguard native forests could be stopped
Landowners trying to safeguard native forests and wetlands could soon be turned away by the QEII National Trust. The conservation organisation said it is facing a funding crunch and from next month… Audio
PM and scientists in tit for tat over methane target
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is involved in a tit for tat with climate change scientists over plans to lower the country's methane target. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Predator Free 2050 committed to a 'professional and smooth transition' as it hands over years of work
The Crown-owned company's responsibilities are going to the Department of Conservation following news of its disestablishment.
Councillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way
Hastings District Council councillor Wendy Schollum says proposed changes would allow litter control officers to issue fines using vehicle registration and ownership details inside bags to identify…
Fate of Franz Josef southbank not ours to decide, regional council says
Despite the completion of the north bank floodwalls the treat of the Waiho River remains.
Plea to public, governments after 'shocking' report on climate in Pacific
World Meteorological Organisation just release it's 2024 report into the South West Pacific's climate.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 June 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has expressed what he says is his absolute shock over revelations about one of his senior press secretaries, the worst of the wild weather which has been lashing… Audio
Fur seals could turn up in odd places as 'Silly Seal Season' starts
It's that time of year again-when young kekeno or fur seals start turning up in all sorts of odd places, from footpaths and paddocks to busy roads. Department of Conservation senior technical advisor… Audio
Why you might see seal pups popping up, even at Bunnings
Here's what you need to know as the countries seal population grows and fur pups turn up in all sorts of odd places.
Department of Conservation's unsung hero
DOC ranger is an unsung hero whose job is to clean public toilets at Canterbury's DOC sites and provide toilet paper. And replacing the loo paper is a mammoth job nationwide, with DOC revealing around… Audio
Firm strips doors off wildlife centre aviary over $245,000 unpaid bill
BK Engineering says it took out loans to stay afloat after its work at Pūkaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre. Audio
Wildlife sanctuary hoping to avoid 'painful decision to close'
The not-for-profit Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre in Wairarapa has put out an urgent plea for financial help.
Conservation Department re-opens Blue Pools Track after two years of repairs
Visitors were regularly exceeding the signposted 'safe number of people to cross' advice.
Labour's Priyanca Radhakrishnan on govt conservation spending
Labour's Priyanka Radhakrishnan talks conservation, dog parks and immigration emails Audio
Wellington conservationist provides $1 million for council
When Wellington's regional council placed the winning bid on a thousand hectares of farmland and native bush in Eastbourne, it was only possible with the help of a million-dollar donation from the… Audio
