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Submission on the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill 2025

07 January

17 November 2025: Read the NZCA’s submission on the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill 2025.

Submission on Herds of Special Interest, Herd Management Plans for Wapiti and Sika

07 January

8 December 2025: Read the NZCA’s submission on Herds of Special Interest.

Kākāpō breeding season officially underway

06 January

The first kākāpō breeding season in four years is officially underway, DOC and Ngāi Tahu announced today.

First pakeke pup marks start of season

29 December

The first pakake pup of the Otago/New Zealand sea lion breeding season has officially been born, DOC has announced.

Rare dolphin spotted in the Bay of Islands/ Pēwhairangi

24 December

DOC is asking locals and visitors naturing in the Bay of Islands/Te Pēwhairangi to be on the lookout for a rare Hector’s or Māui dolphin currently navigating local waters, and to report it if observed.

Special visitor to Abel Tasman needs space this summer

24 December

Visitors enjoying Abel Tasman National Park over the summer break are urged to give an impressive marine predator in the area plenty of space.