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Sharp Drop In Environmental Spending Amid Growing Risks For Nature
Friday, 21 November 2025, 3:56 pm | Forest And Bird
Environmental funding now accounts for just 1.4% of the total government budget, down from 2% in previous years. More >>
Forest & Bird Celebrates Dr Kelvin Lloyd And His Outstanding Contribution To Flora Conservation
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 3:50 pm | Forest And Bird
Dr Lloyd was nominated by Forest & Bird for his scientific expertise and unwavering commitment, which has made a tangible difference to the protection of New Zealand's native plants. More >>
New Zealand Plummets In Global Climate Rankings, Slammed For ‘Very Low’ Policy
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 3:31 pm | Forest And Bird
The annual report, released today at COP30 in Brazil, shows New Zealand slip in the rankings, firmly labelling it as a "low performer". More >>
Fast-Track Approvals Amendment Bill Silences Nature’s Voice
Monday, 17 November 2025, 1:10 pm | Forest And Bird
Weakening Te Tiriti: The proposed reduction in consultation with iwi and hapū undermines Te Tiriti partnerships by changing a requirement to consult into a requirement only to notify. More >>
First Waiata Manu Released For 2025 Bird Of The Year
Friday, 14 November 2025, 12:07 pm | Forest And Bird
Recorded last month at Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studios, Waiata Manu celebrates this year’s champion bird – the fierce and fearless kārearea New Zealand falcon – through an original waiata written and performed by Kingi, and produced by Davidson. More >>
‘Herds Of Special Interest’ Threaten Conservation Values
Monday, 10 November 2025, 11:30 am | Forest And Bird
Two HOSI draft herd management plans have been released for public consultation today. The consultation (wapiti here and sika here) runs from 10 November 2025 until 8 December 2025. More >>
Fast-Track Amendments Another Blow To Environment And Local Communities
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 3:16 pm | Forest And Bird
The Government has introduced the new Bill to Parliament proposing a number of significant changes to the Fast-track Approvals Act, including further limiting public consultation. More >>
Denniston Rose Author Backs Petition To Stop Mega Coal Mine
Friday, 24 October 2025, 1:50 pm | Forest And Bird
“Denniston is a living laboratory of scientific wonder, a place where new species are still being discovered,” says Scott Burnett, Forest & Bird regional conservation manager. More >>
Hauraki Gulf Bill Passes, But More Protection Needed From Commercial Fishing
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 5:52 pm | Forest And Bird
Commercial fishing has been allowed in two high protection areas – a decision made after public consultation closed, despite thousands signing a petition opposing it. More >>
Manu Making Moves On Top 10 Leaderboard
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 9:40 am | Forest And Bird
Manu making moves since Friday’s update include the karure black robin, which has flown up the chart to secure fourth position, moving tawaki piki toka Eastern rockhopper down to number five. More >>
Delaney Davidson And Troy Kingi To Create First Bird Of The Year Waiata Manu
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 6:41 am | Forest And Bird
The Waiata Manu series will see the winning bird honoured with its own song, produced by acclaimed New Zealand musician and multidisciplinary artist, Delaney Davidson, with different guest songwriters each year. More >>
20th Bird Of The Year Contest 2025 Opens For Voting
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 2:46 pm | Forest And Bird
This year, the voting system has had a little makeover to make things even more egg-citing. Voters can still back up to five manu, but this time there’s no need to rank them. Each bird will receive the same number of points, so the winner will be the bird ... More >>
Forest & Bird Defends Nature From Fast-Tracked Mining And Hydro Projects
Friday, 29 August 2025, 11:29 am | Forest And Bird
These projects are two of the first to reach the ‘comments’ stage in the notorious fast-track process, which drastically limits public input and appeal rights and only allows invited people and groups to participate. More >>
Selling Conservation Land Is Exploitative And Out Of Step With The Values Of Kiwis
Saturday, 2 August 2025, 3:04 pm | Forest And Bird
Forest & Bird is urging the Government to abandon plans that threaten the future of Aotearoa New Zealand’s public conservation land, including short-sighted proposals that would make it easier to sell off or commercially exploit these areas. More >>
Forest & Bird Announces Top Awards For 2025
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 1:58 pm | Forest And Bird
New Zealand’s largest independent conservation organisation has thousands of dedicated volunteers throughout Aotearoa. More >>
Forest & Bird Honours Six Outstanding Volunteers
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 1:56 pm | Forest And Bird
The recipients say they are honoured to be recognised but add they would not have achieved anything without the teams of dedicated Forest & Bird volunteers they work with. More >>
War On Nature Targets National Parks
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 5:38 pm | Forest And Bird
The Game Animal (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill weakens the protection provided to our native species and puts them in the way of greater harm from these pest animals, says Forest & Bird spokesperson Nicky Snoyink. More >>
New NIWA Study A 'wake-up Call' For Government To Tackle Out Of Control Pest Animals
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 2:50 pm | Forest And Bird
“Protecting our native forests is one of the smartest investments we can make. It is a win-win-win by restoring our native biodiversity, preventing erosion and sedimentation in our waterways, as well as locking in carbon and connecting New Zealanders ... More >>
New Voluntary Nature Credits Market Must Have Integrity
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 2:12 pm | Forest And Bird
Forest & Bird’s fear is that international and domestic investors – including developers, oil, mining, and primary industry interests – will engage in this market to cover up damage being caused to New Zealand’s vulnerable ecosystems and wildlife. More >>
Two Decades Of Ruffled Feathers - Bird Of The Year Turns 20
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 9:16 am | Forest And Bird
“Bird of the Year has always been more than a popularity contest,” says Forest & Bird chief executive Nicola Toki. “It connects people to our precious wildlife and inspires action – from backyard trapping to conservation careers.” More >>
