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#education: University Launches Global Search for Nature Researchers to Drive Environmental Solutions - Waatea News: Māori Radio Station
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (359+ words) New Zealanders struggling to pay their power bills this winter are being encouraged to… State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura has reopened to traffic, restoring the South Island’s… New Zealand households are continuing to rein in spending, with new data showing…...
#national: Conservation or Exploitation? Greenpeace Sounds Alarm Over Proposed Law Changes and Mining Expansion - Waatea News: Māori Radio Station
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (744+ words) Concerns are mounting across the education sector following proposed changes to the Teaching Council… The Government has committed new funding to advance the next stage of Te Utanganui,… A Labour Party Member’s Bill aimed at strengthening protections for New Zealanders…...
#Environment: Magnificent mudfish crowned Fish of the Year 2026
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (272+ words) One of Aotearoa’s most unusual freshwater species has claimed the top spot in this year’s national conservation competition, with the magnificent mudfish named Fish of the Year 2026. The annual competition, organised by the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, aims to…...
Decades of quiet conservation service recognised with King’s Service Medal
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (434+ words) Waatea News Decades of quiet conservation service recognised with King’s Service Medal A lifetime commitment to protecting native wildlife and restoring fragile ecosystems around Rakiura has been recognised with the award of the King’s Service Medal to Mr Russel Walter…...
Taranaki: A Stronghold for Biodiversity and Conservation in Aotearoa
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (273+ words) The Taranaki region is emerging as a powerful example of biodiversity protection and ecological restoration, balancing economic activity with the stewardship of unique native species and ecosystems. Recent commentary highlights the region’s role as a stronghold for biodiversity, reflecting both…...
Rediscovery of the black mudfish (Waikaka) gives hope for Auckland’s wetlands
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (568+ words) After more than a decade of searching, conservationists have found a healthy population of the endangered black mudfish (Waikaka) in a wetlands area near Helensville. The discovery brings a rare moment of optimism in the face of continuing wetland loss…...
Bird of the Year competition is open
10+ mon, 8+ hour ago (674+ words) From Monday 15 September to Sunday 28 September, New Zealanders will once again flock online to vote for their favourite native birds, with the 2025 champion announced on Monday 29 September. Bird of the Year competition is open From Monday 15 September to Sunday 28 September,…...