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Our Far South voyage to highlight threatened pristine ocean
Thursday, 9 February 2012, 3:10 pm | WWF-New Zealand
Our Far South, a voyage to Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic Islands, will set sail tomorrow ( Fri 10 Feb) to highlight the global importance of this last great unspoiled wilderness and the urgent need to protect it from growing human-made threats. More >>
Maui’s death in set net takes species closer to extinction
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 11:59 am | WWF-New Zealand
Reports that an endangered Maui’s dolphin has been killed in a fishing net off the coast of Taranaki should serve as a wake up call that current protection measures are insufficient and a total ban on set nets is needed throughout their current and ... More >>
Poll shows most Kiwis disagree with big spending on roads
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 8:11 am | WWF-New Zealand
A national Colmar Brunton public opinion poll released today shows seven out of ten New Zealanders want to see more Government money going to fund public transport improvements in major towns and cities. Only 1 percent of total land transport spending is allocated ... More >>
