2009 Chatham Islands media releases
Date: 29 September 2009
Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation
Associate Minister of Conservation Hon Kate Wilkinson today announced this year's appointments to the Chatham Islands Conservation Board.
Date: 17 August 2009
Scientists surveying endangered parea (Chatham Islands pigeon) last week were surprised to find that the population had increased to around 500, from a population low of 40 in the late 1980s.
Date: 14 May 2009
A milestone has been achieved in a 30-year effort to restore the habitat for the Chatham Islands black robin, one of the world's most famous and endangered birds.
Date: 27 March 2009
More than 100 pilot whales are dead after they stranded on an isolated beach at Mairangi, on the north east of Chatham Island late yesterday evening.
Date: 27 February 2009
It will be heads down, tails up at New Zealand's beaches next week, as thousands of people take part in Seaweek activities all around the country.