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The International Day for Biological Diversity is a chance to further discuss the challenges that we, as a Department and a country will face in protecting the special biodiversity of Aotearoa. The theme of this year is “Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health” aiming to leverage knowledge and … View moreThe International Day for Biological Diversity is a chance to further discuss the challenges that we, as a Department and a country will face in protecting the special biodiversity of Aotearoa. The theme of this year is “Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health” aiming to leverage knowledge and spread awareness of the dependency of our food, nutrition and health on keeping our ecosystems safe and healthy.
New Zealand, while recognised as a hot spot for biological diversity is not immune from the threats created by human activity. In the last 800 years, humans and introduced pests have caused the extinction of 32% of indigenous land and freshwater bird species, 3 of 7 frog species and one bat species, among others. Still today several of our special species are threatened with extinction including the kiwi and tuatara.
Days like this are important as they keep these topics at the forefront of our minds, give us an opportunity to talk and learn more about what we can do to help sustain our biological diversity.
Visit www.doc.govt.nz/nature/biodiversity for some resources to learn more about biodiversity in New Zealand and head to www.cbd.int/idb for more information on what you can set up to celebrate the International Day for Biodiversity.
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What do your cat, your car, your home and your health have in common?
They are all things you want to be sure are looked after if you’re unable to.
Set up an Enduring Power of Attorney www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz...
Yesterday both Environment Canterbury (ECAN) and Nelson City Council declared a ‘climate emergency’. Christchurch City Council will likely follow on Monday, and a snowball effect will mean many more councils will make similar declarations in coming weeks and months. Thames Coromandel District… View moreYesterday both Environment Canterbury (ECAN) and Nelson City Council declared a ‘climate emergency’. Christchurch City Council will likely follow on Monday, and a snowball effect will mean many more councils will make similar declarations in coming weeks and months. Thames Coromandel District Council meanwhile remains mired in climate science denial. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...
Next month the Hauraki coastline between Kaiaua and Kopu will be added to Waikato Regional Council’s excellent coastal flooding simulator. Many people will be shocked at the potential extent of coastal flooding and seawater intrusion into groundwater due to sea level rise on the Hauraki Plains.… View moreNext month the Hauraki coastline between Kaiaua and Kopu will be added to Waikato Regional Council’s excellent coastal flooding simulator. Many people will be shocked at the potential extent of coastal flooding and seawater intrusion into groundwater due to sea level rise on the Hauraki Plains. Read more at - teggtalk.wordpress.com...
Equestrians are eyeing up a block of land in Whitianga that has the potential to become an academy f…
Three tie-breakers were all that stood in the way of New Zealand clinching a gold at the ITF World T…
Supermarket giant Foodstuffs has announced that in the North Island it will now be allowing customers to bring re-useable containers for use in staffed areas like seafood, bakery, delicatessen, and butchery areas.
To read more, click here.
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.
Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.
Find out more about … View moreWe need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.
Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.
Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Our 2019 Annual Appeal launched on Monday, 13 May with our merry band of dedicated volunteers looking after sites in Hamilton and across the region! Thank you to everyone who made a donation on Monday and today. We really value and appreciate your support.
Our Appeal runs until this Sunday,19 May … View moreOur 2019 Annual Appeal launched on Monday, 13 May with our merry band of dedicated volunteers looking after sites in Hamilton and across the region! Thank you to everyone who made a donation on Monday and today. We really value and appreciate your support.
Our Appeal runs until this Sunday,19 May and we still have venues we need volunteers for. If you can lend us a couple of hours, email volunteers@dementiawaikato.org.nz or call on 07 282 1373. We would love to hear from you!
If our Mayors and Councils had the courage to call for public submissions on declaring a climate emergency and taking strong climate action you would get a similar result here as Nelson. - www.stuff.co.nz...
One man's vision to create a tourist destination for Thames has been slapped with a destruction orde…
Check out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here … View moreCheck out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed masterpiece!
(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)
Look at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the … View moreLook at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!
(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)
There is nothing cosier than sitting in front of a roaring fire in your fireplace on a chilly winter’s evening. Don’t you want that cosy feel at your place?
Solid fuel fires are a cost-effective and efficient way of heating your home. They are so popular that we do at least 40 fireplace … View moreThere is nothing cosier than sitting in front of a roaring fire in your fireplace on a chilly winter’s evening. Don’t you want that cosy feel at your place?
Solid fuel fires are a cost-effective and efficient way of heating your home. They are so popular that we do at least 40 fireplace installations every year in Matamata alone!
Our qualified team specialise in installing these popular and economical heat sources. Say goodbye to cold nights and get in touch with us today to discuss the right fireplace for your home.
You have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.
We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a … View moreYou have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.
We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a “Do Not Knock” sticker will soon risk prosecution under the Fair Trading Act.
Get your sticker today.
There's more to us than testing toasters - Consumer NZ.
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