17th April 2026 Environment / Okarito KayaksA group of volunteers from across New Zealand have once again rolled up their sleeves in Ōkārito, spending a week tackling invasive gorse around the lagoon.
29th September 2025 DOC / EnvironmentWest Coast beaches have recorded the lowest levels of rubbish compared to the rest of the country’s beaches, according to a new survey.
9th April 2025 Climate / EnvironmentThe Ministry for the Environment has highlighted New Zealand tourism’s vulnerability to climate change, with shorter ski seasons and melting glaciers among the risks for the industry.
13th May 2024 Climate / EnvironmentA cross-party inquiry to investigate how New Zealand can prepare and adapt for the effects of climate change is set to be established.
10th May 2024 Environment / TRENZMembers of Climate Liberation Aotearoa made it into TRENZ at Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre.
9th April 2024 DQ / EnvironmentDestination Queenstown, Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce, and Queenstown Lakes District Council have welcomed a delegation from sister city Aspen Colorado to the resort this week.
2nd April 2024 Environment / MarineThe government has scrapped a bill to create an ocean sanctuary near the Kermadec Islands.
31st January 2024 EnvironmentEnvironment Southland is using emergency works powers under the Resource Management Act to open the Waituna Lagoon and let a toxic algal bloom drain out to sea.
11th September 2023 DOC / EnvironmentNew Zealand’s Wildlife Act will be revamped to better protect native species and improve biodiversity, says Conservation Minister Willow-Jean Prime.
6th September 2023 Environment / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is turning to technology in an effort to monitor wildfire risk and environmental conditions in two of the district’s recreation reserves.
10th August 2023 Environment / MarineConservation and environment groups have welcomed the government’s plan to nearly triple the Hauraki Gulf protection area with 19 new marine protection areas.
5th July 2023 Environment / ITPTourism Industry Aotearoa and the Tourism Environment Leadership Group are holding a webinar discussion exploring the draft Environment Action Plan tomorrow, 6 July.
