Dunedin council steps in to protect Foulden Maar
The fossil-rich Foulden Maar volcanic crater in Otago could be returned to public ownership and saved from mining.
The Dunedin City Council wants to buy the land, which has a permit for mining and is set to be sold after the collapse of mining company Plaman Resources Ltd.
Dunedin mayor Aaron Hawkins says Foulden Maar is rich in biodiversity, essential for conservation and will allow scientists to better understand the history of life, southern hemisphere biogeography and climate change.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.2% Hmm, maybe?
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10.7% Yes!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
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