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Sam Strong
Nov 15, 2024
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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Sam Strong
Jul 24, 2024
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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Sam Strong
Jun 28, 2024
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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Sam Strong
Jun 21, 2024
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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Sam Strong
Jun 11, 2024
"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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Sam Strong
May 14, 2024
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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Sam Strong
May 14, 2024
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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Sam Strong
Apr 30, 2024
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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Sam Strong
Apr 25, 2024
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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Sam Strong
Apr 22, 2024
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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Sam Strong
Apr 16, 2024
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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Sam Strong
Mar 20, 2024
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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Sam Strong
Mar 20, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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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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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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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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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