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New Zealand’s National Parks: Should Visitor Fees Fund Conservation?

Nov 15

New Zealand’s National Parks: Should Visitor Fees Fund Conservation?

The New Zealand government is exploring new measures to balance tourism with conservation efforts by charging visitor fees at specific...

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Hidden sculptures in Minnesota aren’t just any old trash!

Sam Strong

Jul 24

Hidden sculptures in Minnesota aren’t just any old trash!

Thomas Dambo, a Danish artist known for creating giant sculptures from recycled materials, has built five enormous trolls and a golden...

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Matariki opportunity brings visitors to Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Sam Strong

Jun 28

Matariki opportunity brings visitors to Waitangi Treaty Grounds

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds is marking the Matariki weekend and the reopening of State Highway 1 with a special open day on Sunday,...

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New Plymouth council says "Let it Grow" with 50,000 new plants a year

Sam Strong

Jun 21

New Plymouth council says "Let it Grow" with 50,000 new plants a year

New Plymouth is becoming a greener rapidly with the help of volunteer programs and council horticulture maintenance. These systems...

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"Walking" Northern Rātā tree wins Tree of the Year Title

Sam Strong

Jun 11

"Walking" Northern Rātā tree wins Tree of the Year Title

A prominent Northern Rātā tree on the West Coast of the South Island has recently waltzed into a victory at the Tree of the Year awards...

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Chores no more - why NOT mowing your lawn could save the planet

Sam Strong

May 14

Chores no more - why NOT mowing your lawn could save the planet

Looking for a good excuse to not mow your unruly lawns this month? Washington post offers a few ways not trimming your lawn may help the...

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Generosity of Former Bay of Plenty Councilor could bring new regional park

Sam Strong

May 14

Generosity of Former Bay of Plenty Councilor could bring new regional park

Ian Noble, a former Councillor from the Bay of Plenty, has decided to gift over 100 hectares of his beautiful land near Katikati to the...

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Popular photo opportunity set to be blocked at Mount Fuji

Sam Strong

Apr 30

Popular photo opportunity set to be blocked at Mount Fuji

Frustrated authorities in Japan are working to set up a large black banner to block an iconic view of Mount Fuji following an onslaught...

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California receives first new State Park after decade long wait

Sam Strong

Apr 25

California receives first new State Park after decade long wait

California's newest state park, Dos Rios, set to open on June 12, promises a breathtaking journey back in time to a lush Central Valley....

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Record-Breaking Attendance: Auckland Regional Parks Flourish in Early 2024

Sam Strong

Apr 22

Record-Breaking Attendance: Auckland Regional Parks Flourish in Early 2024

Auckland Regional Parks have shattered previous records with an estimated 2.5 million visits in the first quarter of 2024, marking the...

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Good news for California parks following Biden proposal

Sam Strong

Apr 16

Good news for California parks following Biden proposal

President Biden is gearing up to expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in...

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Hiking Prices to Hike: What cost should nature come at?

Sam Strong

Mar 20

Hiking Prices to Hike: What cost should nature come at?

The great walks aren't so great anymore, or rather unattainable for the masses as The Department of Conservation (DOC) is hiking its...

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The government wants to fast-track approvals of large infrastructure projects

Sam Strong

Mar 20

The government wants to fast-track approvals of large infrastructure projects

Environmental law reform say what... The coalition government has introduced a bill to fast track the consenting process for large...

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Sam Strong

Mar 19

Spread to thin:DOC under the pump

The Department of Conservation says it is spread too thin, and its work is being curtailed by a lack of funding. Director-general Penny...

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Sam Strong

Mar 19

No Mow to Grow!

A wildflower and no-mow trial in Hamilton parks and reserves has shown good results, but the decision to continue this project is still...

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Sam Strong

Jan 3

Trial by Wildflower

Hamilton City Council let nature take over, allowing a 'rewilding' of some of there green space, letting the grass grow and flowers...

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Ranger Danger: Conservation group fear end to funding will slow momentum

Sam Strong

Dec 6, 2023

Ranger Danger: Conservation group fear end to funding will slow momentum

With the looming cloud of the new government and reforms on spending hanging over the country and many Councils and organisations, local...

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Sam Strong

Nov 20, 2023

Ranger Ranger, look out!

Newly-graduated conservation rangers are hitting the ground running! Four bright eyed and bushy tailed graduates, four in Taranaki have...

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New Master of Parks Management Programme at Lincoln University

Sam Strong

Oct 4, 2023

New Master of Parks Management Programme at Lincoln University

Lincoln University is launching a "life-changing" Master of Parks Management programme in November due to strong demand for park...

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Auckland Council buys land by botanic gardens for $12m

Sam Strong

Oct 3, 2023

Auckland Council buys land by botanic gardens for $12m

The Auckland Council has spent $12 million to acquire a 1.6-hectare property adjacent to the Manurewa Botanic Gardens to prevent it from...

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