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Reform of NZ’s protected lands is overdue – but the public should decide about economic activities

14 October 2025

Changes to New Zealand’s conservation laws could delist up to 60% of protected areas. There are better ways to balance ecological values with economic gains.

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Auckland's Central Fire Station is back up and running after a closure on Saturday, when asbestos was found in dust samples
	13 Oct: Auckland's Central Fire Station is back up and running after a closure on Saturday, when asbestos was found in dust samples... more

A slip is restricting a part of State Highway 73, near the Westland District town of Jacksons, as strong winds continue
	12 Oct: A slip is restricting a part of State Highway 73, near the Westland District town of Jacksons, as strong winds continue... more

It's a wet and windy day for many parts of the country, with the lower North Island and the Canterbury High Country bearing the worst of it
	12 Oct: It's a wet and windy day for many parts of the country, with the lower North Island and the Canterbury High Country bearing the worst of it... more

Heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 27 people dead and more missing
	11 Oct: Heavy rainfall in Mexico has left at least 27 people dead and more missing... more

Heavy downpours and strong wind gusts are setting in for central and southern parts of the country
	11 Oct: Heavy downpours and strong wind gusts are setting in for central and southern parts of the country... more

A tsunami warning has been issued following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage
	11 Oct: A tsunami warning has been issued following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage... more

At least four specialist Auckland fire trucks are out of action while they are tested for asbestos
	11 Oct: At least four specialist Auckland fire trucks are out of action while they are tested for asbestos... more

Wild weather on the South Island's West Coast, has caused slips and flooding - closing a number of state highways
	10 Oct: Wild weather on the South Island's West Coast, has caused slips and flooding - closing a number of state highways... more

Warnings deadly tsunami waves are possible in Southeast Asia, after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines
	10 Oct: Warnings deadly tsunami waves are possible in Southeast Asia, after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines... more

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Most Popular Recent Environment News

20 Sep: Severe weather warnings across central and southern New Zealand mean a rough start to the school holidays +++++++++++++++++

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27 Sep: A fire investigator will be at former Massey University's Albany campus in Auckland this morning, following a huge blaze last night ++++++++++++++

21 Sep: Strong winds have moved north from the South Island and crossed Cook Strait ++++++++++++++

30 Sep: A view the refocus of the quake-prone building standards is a positive step away from an all or nothing approach +++++++++++++

15 Sep: Hundreds of homes remain without power in Western Bay of Plenty and the Coromandel, following strong winds over the weekend +++++++++++++

17 Sep: Firefighters are continuing to fight one large scrub fire in Canterbury, fuelled by strong winds and forestry slash +++++++++++++

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14 Oct: Silver ferns selector resigns, says taurua situation sends a ‘chilling message’ to every coach (Stuff.co.nz)

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7 Oct: Environment minister accused of staying silent on fast-track projects (RadioNZ)

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