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Conservation

Longfin eels – PCE calls for commercial fishing moratorium

Longfin eels – PCE calls for commercial fishing moratorium

Expert Q&A, Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 April 201314 February 2019

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright has launched a new report, On a pathway to extinction? An investigation […]

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Mystery deaths highlight penguin plight

In the News  |  Published: 13 March 201313 March 2013

Scientist are concerned for the survival of yellow-eyed penguin populations in Otago following the deaths of more 50 of the […]

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Gareth Morgan on ‘Cats to Go’ – NZ Herald

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 25 January 201325 January 2013

After two days of heated debate on the issue of cats and conservation, Economist Gareth Morgan, the man behind the […]

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Updated: Cats’ impact on native wildlife – Experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 January 201328 January 2013

A campaign launched by economist Gareth Morgan to raise awareness about the impact of cats on native wildlife has elicited […]

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Antarctica under threat

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 July 201213 July 2012

Antarctic researchers are calling on policy makers to look ahead to future challenges and protect the polar continent from growing […]

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Southern right whale breeding studied

In the News  |  Published: 27 June 201229 June 2012

The first paternity study of southern right whales has found a surprisingly high level of local breeding success for males, […]

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Australia plans world’s largest marine reserve

In the News  |  Published: 15 June 201215 June 2012

The Australian Government has released details of its final Commonwealth Marine Reserves Networks Proposals, revealing plans to create the world’s […]

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Kea at risk from lead poisoning

In the News  |  Published: 04 April 201205 April 2012

The kea’s habit of pecking and pulling at curious materials may be exposing the native bird to dangerous amounts of […]

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Maui’s dolphins draw media focus

In the News  |  Published: 16 March 201216 March 2012

The release of a report that estimates there are only 55 Maui’s dolphins left in the world has caused a […]

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Scientists protest DOC cuts

In the News  |  Published: 07 December 201108 December 2011

In an open letter to the Conservation Minister, a group of over 100 New Zealand scientists have expressed their “collective […]

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