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Exotic caulerpa found at two new Hauraki Gulf locations

Kia ora koutou I’m writing to advise that exotic caulerpa has been confirmed at two new locations in the Hauraki Gulf - the Mokohinau Islands and Rakino Island. These new detections are disappointing but not unexpected, given the ability for exotic caulerpa to be...

Draft Submission Template re NRCs Freshwater Plan Change

Kia ora koutou katoa Please find attached a condensed version of the earlier submission template FYI.  On page 5 we have picked up on the 'Local Water Done Well' kaupapa which we didn't identify in the earlier template and so I need to bring it to your attention. Also...

Fast-Track Approvals Bill

As you may be aware, the Government introduced the Fast-Track Approvals Bill to Parliament on 7 March 2024 and the Bill had its First Reading that day. The Bill as introduced can be read here on the New Zealand Legislation website. The Bill has been referred to the...