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Mainstream NZ excluded by National’s RMA changes
Tuesday, 26 July 2005, 10:27 am | Forest And Bird
The National Party today announced proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) that will exclude mainstream New Zealanders from decisions that affect them and their environment. The changes will also allow developers to resist environmental ... More >>
Abel Tasman Park Foreshore Reserve welcomed
Friday, 15 July 2005, 3:49 pm | Forest And Bird
Forest and Bird welcomes the Department of Conservation's announcement of a foreshore reserve along the coast of Abel Tasman National Park. More >>
Less say on a power station than a garage
Tuesday, 21 June 2005, 9:12 am | Forest And Bird
Large projects will receive less scrutiny under the new “fast - track” processes which have survived the significant redrafting of the Resource Management Amendment Bill. More >>
National fisheries policy will lead to job losses
Monday, 20 June 2005, 4:46 pm | Forest And Bird
The National Party's fisheries policy is likely to lead to greater destruction of the marine environment, more fisheries collapses and therefore further fishing industry job losses, according to Forest and Bird. More >>
Scientist elected new Forest and Bird President
Monday, 20 June 2005, 9:59 am | Forest And Bird
The scientist who first identified painted apple moth in Auckland in 1999 has become the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society’s new President. Forest and Bird announced today that Dr Peter Maddison from the Waitakere Ranges in Auckland was elected as ... More >>
Great Barrier Marine Reserve proposal welcomed
Friday, 17 June 2005, 9:13 am | Forest And Bird
Forest and Bird today welcomed the decision of the Minister of Conservation to approve the Aotea (Great Barrier) Marine Reserve proposal as a significant step forward in marine conservation. More >>
Carbon Charge Welcomed But More Action Needed
Wednesday, 4 May 2005, 2:40 pm | Forest And Bird
Forest and Bird today welcomed as a step in the right direction the Government's announcement that it will introduce a carbon charge. More >>
Nuggets not large enough
Thursday, 31 March 2005, 3:24 pm | Forest And Bird
DOC should have been braver and proposed a bigger marine reserve at the Nuggets according to the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society. More >>
Accomplished Manager To New Executive Position
Friday, 11 February 2005, 10:15 am | Forest And Bird
Forest and Bird has appointed conservation strategist Michael Britton to fill Forest and Bird's re-defined lead position of General Manager, President Dr Gerry McSweeney announced today. More >>
New Editor for Forest & Bird magazine
Friday, 11 February 2005, 10:14 am | Forest And Bird
Forest & Bird has appointed former BirdLife International communications manager Michael Szabo as the new Editor of Forest & Bird magazine, Deputy President Dr Peter Maddison announced today. More >>
Govt. Plans To Cap Local Environmental Standards
Monday, 20 September 2004, 3:52 pm | Forest And Bird
Local councils may have to weaken environmental protections under the Government's proposed changes to the RMA. More >>
Government Keeps Controversial RMA Document Secret
Thursday, 12 August 2004, 11:42 am | Forest And Bird
The Government is refusing to reveal proposed fundamental changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) that were tabled at a meeting of Cabinet Ministers two weeks ago. More >>
Conservation Order Protects 'Middle Earth' Waters
Tuesday, 10 August 2004, 10:06 am | Forest And Bird
The new Water Conservation Order on the Rangitata River will protect the wide braided river that was the scene for Lord of the Rings filming and is the habitat for 18 species of native fish and rare birds. More >>
Puhoi tunnel and new eco-viaduct is a great option
Monday, 9 August 2004, 5:51 pm | Forest And Bird
Forest and Bird congratulated Transit today for deciding to modify the Puhoi extension of the Northern Motorway to include two significant new features that will vastly reduce its environmental impact. More >>
Dr. Cullen's call-in 'Think Big II'?
Monday, 9 August 2004, 5:47 pm | Forest And Bird
On the eve of a Cabinet meeting on the RMA, Michael Cullen's call for a more streamlined process that would favour major projects smacks of a return to 'Think Big'. More >>
Marine Reserve Proposal at Mimiwhangata welcomed
Friday, 9 July 2004, 10:18 am | Forest And Bird
Forest and Bird today welcomed the proposal by the kaumatua of Te Uri O Hikihiki hapu and the Department of Conservation for a Marine Reserve at Mimiwhangata. More >>
High Country Package Good News For Farmers
Wednesday, 2 June 2004, 10:32 am | Forest And Bird
Forest and Bird welcomed the Government's high country package announced today and said it would lead to better management of high country conservation lands and could improve outcomes from tenure review. More >>
Welcome Budget projects but Vote Conservation cut
Friday, 28 May 2004, 1:19 pm | Forest And Bird
Forest and Bird welcomed new project spending for conservation announced yesterday in the Budget, but warns it did not address fundamental gaps in core work to save New Zealand's native plants and animals. More >>
RMA Review Will Waste Time And Money
Thursday, 13 May 2004, 9:41 am | Forest And Bird
Forest and Bird today said that tinkering with the Resource Management Act (RMA) is not the way to improve its administration. Forest and Bird said that the Government should stop wasting money on yet another RMA amendment and instead get on with providing ... More >>
Squid Fishing Increase Would Kill 500 More Birds
Wednesday, 7 April 2004, 11:08 am | Forest And Bird
Forest and Bird is urging the Minister of Fisheries to reject a fishing industry proposal to increase the mainland squid trawl catch that would result in the deaths of more seabirds, seals and threatened sharks. More >>
