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Conservation recovery effort secures future for New Zealand’s rarest whitebait
New Zealand's rarest whitebait species gets helping hand
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Supporting the environment for a greener future
It’s a big week for conservation around the globe, with World Environment Day on 5 June and World Ocean Day on 8 June.
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Cottage to make way for bush
As much material as possible will be reused when Butterworth House comes down so the land can become part of Kirk's Bush.
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Funds offered to protect waterways
Applications to Auckland Council’s Regional Waterway Protection Fund open soon.
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Friends of Kirks Bush celebrate 30 years
Volunteers have making a difference at Kirks Bush for 30 years.
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Kōkako volunteers mark 30 years on job
Volunteers who have trekked the Hunua Ranges to conserve the last kōkako population in the mainland Auckland region have celebrated 30 years.
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Kōkako spread their wings
Kōkako appear to be moving out of a protected area to establish new nesting sites.
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Heritage funds for Howden House
Auckland Council is making a heritage grant to ensure the trees at Howden Street prosper.