Cash-strapped conservation department is praised for pulling back from health and safety ‘over-reach’
Conservation
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After 122 years, a national park fix appears closer
A Czech multi-millionaire’s bid to hold onto reserve land is dashed
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Deaths at the Cape: Little spotted kiwi ‘neglected’
Tours for wealthy tourists continued at Cape Sanctuary in 2017 despite many missing kiwi
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Deaths at the Cape: evidence ignored, says whistleblower
An investigation into 25 kiwi deaths favoured a private sanctuary, a whistleblower claims
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Cautious optimism after takahē’s rebirth
As a milestone is marked in efforts to save the almost-extinct bird the man who brought it back to ‘life’ is remembered, writes Vaneesa Bellew
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Striking gold hits obstacles
Conservation groups, prepare for battle – we’re likely to see more mining applications as the country’s new chief executive promises economic benefits from going underground
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Irrigation giant found wanting on fish bypass
Central Plains Water didn’t prove its fish screen on the Rakaia River was effective
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Smoke alarms in huts: Conservation Dept explains tech and safety imperatives
Backcountry huts to meet the same regulations as city buildings
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'Financial bottomless pit': Smoke alarms for hundreds of DoC huts
An exemption allowing back country huts not to have smoke alarms has ended
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‘Rich’ Conservation Department is actually stretched and struggling
Severe cuts could accelerate department's decline
Posted inEnvironment
Lakes will ‘die’ without urgent action
Regional council was urged to act quickly two years ago to save lakes
