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![Wildlife, community, arts and music stalwarts honoured in the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Wildlife, community, arts and music stalwarts honoured in the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
King's Birthday Honours from around Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty.
![Paekākāriki man honoured for six decades of wildlife conservation work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paekākāriki man honoured for six decades of wildlife conservation work
Dr Murray Williams says he enjoys motivating others to get involved in conservation.
![Didymo Dave gets King's Birthday Honours nod](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Didymo Dave gets King's Birthday Honours nod
Didymo Dave is a Taupō icon; now, he's been recognised by King Charles.
![Busy nesting: Kākāriki now raising chicks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Busy nesting: Kākāriki now raising chicks
Both parents had been doing 'absolutely brilliantly' in taking care of their brood.
![Nature reserve helps threatened plant species](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Nature reserve helps threatened plant species
The plant was described as 'a larder for our ecosystem'.
![Shane Jones’ secret lunches with West Coast mine bosses not publicised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Shane Jones’ secret lunches with West Coast mine bosses not publicised
Regional Development Minister says he wanted to avoid a media circus.
![What’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on tourists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
What’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on tourists
Country out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.
![How farmers can bring birdsong back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
How farmers can bring birdsong back
A growing number of farmers in Canterbury are planting native trees on their land.
![Cadaver dogs used in search for missing woman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Cadaver dogs used in search for missing woman
The experienced tramper, 79, has been missing since March.
![Slips and broken bridges continue to keep eastern Te Paki tracks closed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Slips and broken bridges continue to keep eastern Te Paki tracks closed
Ngāti Kuri is mulling over alternatives to the extensively damaged waterfront walkways.
![The Northland island with too many kiwi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
The Northland island with too many kiwi
The residents of an island in Northland are grappling with an unusual problem.
!['A really big deal' Rare birds make their home in Whangārei bush](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'A really big deal' Rare birds make their home in Whangārei bush
Kakariki have returned to a patch of bush where war has been declared on predators.
![Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales
“It is also important to carry on Japan’s traditional food culture.”
![James Shaw on Greens' MP issues: 'Disappointing' Genter situation happened](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
James Shaw on Greens' MP issues: 'Disappointing' Genter situation happened
James Shaw spoke to On the Tiles about what the party could change when picking MPs
![A growing concern: experts plan new strategy to eradicate moth plant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
A growing concern: experts plan new strategy to eradicate moth plant
Conservation group's aim to up community efforts in the ongoing war against moth plant.
![Victory for Pākiri mana whenua may be shortlived as fast-track approval bill offers miners another chance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Victory for Pākiri mana whenua may be shortlived as fast-track approval bill offers miners another chance
The Environment Court ended McCallum Brothers' battle to mine sand at Pākiri Beach.
![Maketu photographer wins NZ photo competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Maketu photographer wins NZ photo competition
Renowned Maketu photographer once again captures the essence NZ marine beauty.
![Public sector cuts: 130 net roles face chop at Department of Conservation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Public sector cuts: 130 net roles face chop at Department of Conservation
It's the latest agency to target jobs as a way to meet govt's directed cost savings.
![Commercial fishers welcome lifting of US trade ban over Māui dolphin protections](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Commercial fishers welcome lifting of US trade ban over Māui dolphin protections
Exports of nine fish species caught on the west coast of the North Island can resume.
![Hamilton Zoo tiger cub names reflect connection to Sumatra](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Hamilton Zoo tiger cub names reflect connection to Sumatra
The names of the tiger cubs reflect a connection to wild Sumatra counterparts.
!['I’m inspired every single day by working in the natural world'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'I’m inspired every single day by working in the natural world'
Dedicated conservationist has been named 2024 New Zealand Environmental Hero of the Year