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‘Save Our Kauri’ arrest “Not exceptional”

Thursday, 23 March 2017, 12:04 pm | Michael Tavares

Michael Tavares, who occupied a significant kauri tree on private land in Titirangi two years ago has had his New Zealand citizenship denied because of his resulting Trespass conviction. More >>

Kauri Tree Sitter to Stand for The Greens

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 10:30 am | Michael Tavares

Michael Tavares, the 34 year old who occupied a threatened West Auckland kauri tree in March 2015 has put his name forward to be a candidate for the Green Party in this year’s election in the Auckland electorate of Northcote. More >>

Michael Tavares in Court for Wilful Trespass

Friday, 1 May 2015, 9:48 am | Michael Tavares

Michael Tavares, who occupied the Paturoa Kauri for 81 hours in March is today making his second appearance in the Waitakere District Court after being charged with wilful trespass on April 16, 2015. More >>

National Day of Action to Save the RMA Announced Today

Friday, 10 April 2015, 11:22 am | Michael Tavares

Michael Tavares, who occupied the Paturoa Kauri for 81 hours in March, today announced a National Day of Action on tree protection on Sunday the 3rd of May, 2015. More >>

MPs pledge to meet threatened trees

Thursday, 2 April 2015, 4:35 pm | Michael Tavares

MPs from across the House met today on Parliament's forecourt to acknowledge the recent outcry against a consent granted to fell an ancient kauri, and to pledge to meet other similarly affected communities. More >>

Kauri Trees Highlight Urgent And Immediate RMA Action Needed

Monday, 16 March 2015, 11:10 am | Michael Tavares

With the Kauri and Rimu trees of Paturoa Road safe while negotiations take place, Michael Tavares and the Titirangi community have shown how powerful voices can be when they are united in their call for change. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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