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Giant kōkopu survive 2020 drought

The plight of a few native freshwater fish will mean different things to different people, and it can be difficult for us to consider another person’s – or a fish’s perspective. New Zealand’s giant kōkopu (Galaxias argenteus) population is at risk and years of planning, collaboration and some good fortune Read more…

By Jackie Russell, 5 years12 October 2020 ago
Pampas weed
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Coastal Weeds Project

We were successful in getting Lotteries funding, along with support from The Luminaries mini series and Auckland Council to carry out aCoastal Weeds Project. The target being Bone Seed and Pampas Grass on the coastal cliffs. Due to the difficult terrain the spraying is being done by a helicopter by Read more…

By Justine Sanderson, 5 years30 September 2020 ago
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