Environment & Ecology – Page 5 – Great Barrier Island News

Miner's Head: Remnants of Great Barrier Island's first copper mine, a glimpse into the island's industrial past. Photo / LawrieM / CC

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Ministry Declines to Confirm or Deny Fast-Track Mining Applications on Great Barrier Island

Miner’s Head: Remnants of Great Barrier Island’s first copper mine, a glimpse into the island’s industrial past. Photo / LawrieM / CC The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) has refused to confirm or deny whether fast-track mining applications have been…

Medlands Beach glimmers in the moonlight, a testament to Aotea/Great Barrier Island's commitment to preserving the dark, star-filled skies. Photo / Mark Russell

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Aotea Shines on Stuff and Lonely Planet This Matariki

Great Barrier Island Takes Center Stage as Stargazer’s Paradise

More than 100 tonnes of caulerpa washed up in this Great Barrier Island Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Sid Ware / Ministry for Primary Industries

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Authorities Extend Caulerpa Control Measures

More than 100 tonnes of caulerpa washed up in this Great Barrier Island Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Sid Ware / Ministry for Primary Industries / FILE The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has extended the exotic Caulerpa Controlled…

Snapper showing signs of Milky White Flesh Syndrome, a condition linked to climate change and food scarcity in the Hauraki Gulf. Photo / Fishing NZ

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Climate Change to Blame for Malnourished Snapper – NIWA

Fisheries New Zealand has pinpointed a combination of climate-related factors as the likely cause of Milky White Flesh Syndrome in snapper, according to a new report. Skinny snapper with mushy, white flesh instead of the usual firm and translucent texture…

Guilt-Free Goodness: Enjoy your flat whites and lattes in new earth-friendly cups at Mulberry Grove. Photo / Mulberry Grove Store

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End of Disposable Coffee Cup Ban

New compostable cups at Mulberry Grove offer alternative to controversial ban.

25 Years of Windy Hill. Photo / AoteaGBI.news

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Windy Hill’s 25-Year Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Island Haven

Each month, Judy Gilbert, founding Trustee and voluntary manager of the Windy Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, shares a summary of the latest happenings and conservation efforts at the Sanctuary. Stay updated on the sanctuary’s progress and exciting wildlife discoveries with ‘What’s…

Sun-Drenched Serenity: Medlands Beach on the East Coast of Great Barrier Island. Photo / AoteaGBI.news

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Great Barrier Island: A Weather Wonderland of Contrasts

It’s no secret to residents of Aotea, Great Barrier Island, that our weather can be a bit… dramatic. From torrential downpours to scorching sunshine, the island seems to experience a whole spectrum of conditions. But now, thanks to data from…

Stunning view of Queenstown from Bob's Peak, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's premier tourist destination. Photo / Lawrence Murray / CC

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Welcome to NZ – now pay up: the risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax

As our local board contemplates a tourism tax, central government is also considering hiking taxes for visitors. In this climate, what are the risks and rewards of a tourist tax.

This bright-green invasive caulerpa seaweed is smothering the delicate marine ecosystem on Great Barrier Island. Photo / Glenn Edney

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Caulerpa Found in Leigh, Raises Concerns Over Spread from Great Barrier Island

Has Caulerpa's arrival in Leigh confirmed the fears of marine biologists, previously dismissed by MPI in their report on the controversial Aotea crayfishing permits?

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Government to Resume Oil and Gas Exploration

Photo / Angus Dreaver / RNZ The Government will reverse its ban on oil and gas exploration, Minister for Resources Shane Jones has confirmed. Jones said New Zealand’s natural gas reserves were declining and sustainable sources like wind, solar and…