Conservation blog

At Lake Papaitonga in the Horowhenua, a group of Manawatū rangers took on a challenge that had frustrated previous control efforts: how do you find and eliminate purple loosestrife in a complex wetland environment? 

As the winter snap hits through the country, many of us are reaching for extra layers and staying indoors a little more often. But for our native wildlife, winter is far from a time of inactivity.

From alpine parrots playing in the snow to seabirds returning from epic ocean journeys, many species have developed remarkable ways to survive and thrive during the colde...

At Lake Papaitonga in the Horowhenua, a group of Manawatū rangers took on a challenge that had frustrated previous control efforts: how do you find and eliminate purple loosestrife in a complex wetland environment? 

For Ngāti Awa, conservation is not just about protecting native species, it’s also about restoring the relationship between people and te taiao and creating purposeful employment opportunities in environmental stewardship.

This is the kaupapa of Korehāhā Whakahau – a Predator Free 2050 project in Whakatāne delivered by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa.

The project ...

Nature needs all of us, and the good news is that making a difference doesn’t always require heaps of time and energy. There are things we can do every single day to make a difference.

So, wrap on your winter woollies, grab a couple mates and reconnect with nature this winter by doing something to care for it.