25 September, 2008
New marine mammal sanctuaries to protect dolphins
Four new marine mammal sanctuaries will increase protection for the unique Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins.
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Associated Ministers
- Mahara Okeroa - Associate Minister
- Steve Chadwick - Minister
25 September, 2008
New measures to improve hunting and conservation
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced further steps to enhance hunting and to increase the benefits it brings to native biodiversity.
Read full release >>25 September, 2008
Zoo hospital construction begins
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today celebrated the start of the construction of Wellington Zoo’s new animal hospital 'Nest'.
Read full release >>24 September, 2008
New fund benefits community conservation
The new Community Conservation Fund launched today will help community groups to restore important native areas on public land, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said.
Read full release >>20 September, 2008
New Mangawhai Coastal Walkway Opens
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today opened a new Coastal Walkway at Mangawhai, south of Whangarei.
Read full release >>19 September, 2008
Conservation Minister takes a look at Manukau’s history
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick learnt more about the history of Manukau when she visited the city’s newest historic reserve today.
Read full release >>17 September, 2008
Important purchase for Kerikeri Basin protection
Purchase of the last remaining block of land still in private ownership in the Kororipo-Kerikeri Basin
Read full release >>15 September, 2008
Wetland purchase completes conservation corridor
The purchase of 240 hectares of wetland and regenerating native forest in Waituna, Southland, will ensure the long term protection of this important ecological area
Read full release >>12 September, 2008
High country parks network another step closer
The creation of Hawea Conservation Park in Otago brings the development of a network of high country parks in the South Island another step closer
Read full release >>10 September, 2008
Top conservationist celebrated
Conservation Week 2008 was celebrated at the Loder Cup awards tonight. Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick honoured local Nelson botanist Shannel Courtney, presenting him with New Zealand’s premier conservation award.
Read full release >>10 September, 2008
NZ and Australia working together on whale conservation
Australia and New Zealand’s leadership in whale conservation has been strengthened following talks between the two governments in New Zealand today.
Read full release >>9 September, 2008
Ministers form closer trans-Tasman conservation ties
New Zealand and Australia have a long history of working together on a range of international conservation and environmental issues and today’s visit by Australian Environment Minister Peter Garrett will lead to greater trans-Tasman cooperation.
Read full release >>7 September, 2008
Opening of Taputeranga Marine Reserve
Speech by Hon Annette King on behalf of Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick at the opening of the new Taputeranga Marine Reserve and the beginning of Conservation Week. Wellington.
Read full speech >>7 September, 2008
Capital’s new marine reserve now open
Conservation Week 2008 (7-14 September) has kicked off in style, with the opening of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve on Wellington’s south coast. he 854 hectare reserve was officially declared open at a ceremony at Island Bay Beach.
Read full release >>2 September, 2008
Chelsea Park ensures public access to city parkland
Today’s handover of Chelsea Estate Park on Auckland’s North Shore guarantees public access to the area, protects important forests and preserves a significant part of Auckland’s historic heritage, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said today.
Read full release >>2 September, 2008
New steps to protect sports fisheries from rock snot
To reduce the risk of didymo spread, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today agreed to the New Zealand Fish and Game Council recommendation to restrict the use of footwear with felt soles by fishing licence holders.
Read full release >>29 August, 2008
Conservation Board appointments announced
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced this year’s appointments to all fourteen of New Zealand’s Conservation Boards.
Read full release >>29 August, 2008
NZ and Brazil build closer conservation links
A Memorandum of Understanding signed today between Brazil and New Zealand will lead to cooperation in the management, research and protection of natural protected areas Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said.
Read full release >>28 August, 2008
DOC carbon footprint just got smaller
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced an energy-saving pilot programme that sees the Department of Conservation (DOC) installing solar water heating systems on sites throughout the country.
Read full release >>12 August, 2008
Slow recovery for some whale species, still far to go
Some large whale species are slowly recovering, but there is still a long way to go before these populations can be considered safe.
Read full release >>8 August, 2008
New pragmatic approach to deer farms
A new pragmatic approach to the regulation of deer farms will reduce administrative costs for farmers and enable the Department of Conservation to focus its efforts on keeping parts of New Zealand free of wild deer.
Read full release >>7 August, 2008
First opportunity to explore restored forest
A new walking track at Pukaha Mt Bruce means locals and visitors can for the first time explore the largest remnant of the once magnificent 70 mile Wairarapa forest, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said today.
Read full release >>7 August, 2008
Te Arapiki O Tawhaki Track Opening
Speech by Minister of Conservation Steve Chadwick at the opening of the Te Arapiki O Tawhaki Track at Pukaha Mt Bruce, Mt Bruce, Wairarapa
Read full speech >>31 July, 2008
New marine reserve on Capital's doorstep
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced the establishment of a new marine reserve on Wellington’s scenic south coast.
Read full release >>30 July, 2008
1080 an effective tool to protect native wildlife
Aerial 1080 remains an effective tool for protecting New Zealand’s native wildlife, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said today.
Read full release >>23 July, 2008
New reserve on significant historic site
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced the creation of a new historic reserve in Manukau City. The new reserve includes the archaeologically valuable Matukuturua Stonefields and the remains of the volcanic cone Matukutureia (McLaughlin’s Mountain).
Read full release >>19 July, 2008
Hunters contributing to conservation
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick last night thanked members of the New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association (NZDA) for their contribution to conservation.
Read full release >>18 July, 2008
Recreational hunting in New Zealand
Speech by Conservation Minister to the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association conference
Read full speech >>15 July, 2008
Botanist wins NZ’s premier conservation award
Nelson botanist and conservationist Shannel Courtney will be awarded one of New Zealand’s oldest conservation awards.
Read full release >>11 July, 2008
New coastal policy board member appointed
Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick has appointed Environment Court Commissioner Kathryn Edmonds to the Board of Inquiry on the Proposed New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement.
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