Conservation

For many enjoying the Pouākai Tarns walk, getting the perfect shot of the maunga reflected in the water is a big drawcard.

Seafood New Zealand says claims from commercial fishing is allowed in two of 12 new High Protection Areas is misleading.

Craypots will be placed at 50 locations inside the reserve and a further 50 points outside it.

Proposed changes include streamlining and centralising conservation land management, and a review of Section 4 of the Conservation Act.

Young trappers helping preserve biodiversity, a charity diverting waste from landfill and farmers leading the way with freshwater mahi are among the winners of the regional council's Environmental…

The government seems uninterested in the problem, but there are many different people desperate to get cats under control - including a National Party MP.

The operation in Hūnua Ranges, Waharau and Whakatiwai began in August, and was completed in late October.

Environment Southland acting CEO Rob Phillips said about $25 million was needed to tackle the issue, on top of the "ballpark" $20 million already spent.

Not a fan of letting cats wander where they please, he is thrilled the government has stopped "pussyfooting" around the issue. Audio

Kākāpō numbers are recovering at such a rate that we are running out of pest-free islands to put them on.

The omission of feral cats from the country's Predator Free plan has perplexed conservationists. Audio

The birds were among the most abundant species in South Island forests in the 19th century, but now number fewer than 500.

The unusual colouring makes the species particularly stand out to predators.

BirdCare says more species, like the white-headed petrel, are being found sick or hurt in Auckland.

Spraying to eradicate the yellow legged hornet is not currently in Biosecurity New Zealand's plans. Audio