Tag: department_of_conservation
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TENDERS & AWARDS #18 | 10 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has opened a nationwide procurement for the ongoing supply of newly designed 2WD and 4WD Type 1 pumping appliances, the strongest new public-sector opportunity in this edition.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentTransportationEducationHealthEnergyBanking TENDERS & AWARDSNZ Public-Sector Procurement IntelligenceFire and Emergency New ZealandType 1 pumping appliancesDargaville High SchoolTangaroa CollegeHealth New ZealandCommunity Glaucoma Follow-up ServicesAuckland TransportDepartment of ConservationKiwiRailMBIENZ Government ProcurementGETStenders
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TENDERS & AWARDS #13 | 3 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
A concentrated Monday deadline window puts public-sector work in construction, transport, wastewater design, health navigation, risk software and environmental monitoring at the top of suppliers' weekend action lists.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEnvironmentHealth NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersFire and Emergency New ZealandQueenstown-Lakes District CouncilDepartment of ConservationWatercareCrown Infrastructure DeliveryTasman District CouncilHealth New ZealandTimaru District CouncilDunedin City Counciltender deadlinescontract awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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Seal of Approval: Wellington Officers Help Stranded Pup Back to Sea
Wellington police and DOC worked together to return a young seal to the water after it was spotted crossing Hutt Road dangerously near the railway station.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceWellingtonsealDepartment of ConservationHutt Roadanimal rescueWellington Railway station
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TENDERS & AWARDS #5 | 24 September 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Find the work. Follow the public money.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsTransportationEducation NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersWaikato District CouncilUniversity of AucklandHealth New ZealandNelson City CouncilTimaru District CouncilNew Zealand Customs ServiceKāinga OraDepartment of ConservationAuckland TransportEnvironment CanterburyWatercareWestern Bay of Plenty District CouncilQueenstown Lakes District Councilcontract awardstenders and awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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New Zealand Government Invests $30 Million to Clean Up Contaminated Crown Land
New Zealand approves around $30 million from the Waste Disposal Levy to investigate and remediate contaminated Crown land, with DOC and LINZ managing over 3,000 affected sites.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnergy New Zealand Governmentcontaminated landCrown landWaste Disposal LevyDepartment of ConservationLand Information New ZealandNicola Grigg
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Thousands March for Nature, Demand Government Ditch Conservation Amendment Bill
Greenpeace Aotearoa's Russel Norman told thousands at the March for Nature that conservation land is for conservation, not mines, luxury resorts or private commercial development.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement March for NatureRussel NormanGreenpeace AotearoaConservation Amendment BillDepartment of ConservationChristopher Luxonconservation landGreenpeace
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Opportunity Party Opposes Conservation Amendment Bill Without Major Changes
The Opportunity Party says the Conservation Amendment Bill risks shifting conservation policy toward development and weakening safeguards, and is calling for significant changes before it will support it.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesLegalClimate Change Conservation Amendment BillThe Opportunity PartyDepartment of ConservationNew Zealand Conservation AuthorityConservation BoardsTe Tiritipublic conservation landOpportunity PartyElection
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Greenpeace Aotearoa Calls for Rejection of Conservation Amendment Bill
Greenpeace Aotearoa strongly opposes the Conservation Amendment Bill, citing concerns over potential land sales, increased commercial exploitation, undermining Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and reduced public oversight.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeLegalSocial Issues Greenpeace AotearoaConservation Amendment BillPublic Conservation LandTe Tiriti o WaitangiCommercial ExploitationDepartment of ConservationEnvironmental IssuesGreenpeace
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Federated Farmers Urges Bold Conservation Law Reform
Federated Farmers advocates for modernizing New Zealand's conservation laws, arguing current legislation is outdated and hinders efforts. They support pragmatic reforms to improve environmental outcomes, reduce taxpayer burden, and enable economic activities like grazing, countering activist "scaremongering."
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentLegalAgricultureElection Federated FarmersConservation ReformRichard DawkinsSimon CameronDepartment of ConservationGrazingfarming
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New Zealand Boosts Predator Control with $14.1 Million to Protect Endangered Wildlife
New Zealand boosts predator control with $14.1 million from the IVL to protect endangered native wildlife. This funding targets South Island national parks and valleys, combating increased rat and stoat populations following a major beech mast.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentEconomy Predator ControlConservationWildlifeSouth IslandTama PotakaDepartment of ConservationNew Zealand Government
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New Zealand Funds Investigation into Historic Mine's Environmental Impact
New Zealand's government is funding a two-year project to investigate and plan remediation for the environmental impacts of a historic antimony mine in Endeavour Inlet, Marlborough Sounds, safeguarding a popular recreational area.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate Change Marlborough SoundsEndeavour InletAntimony MineEnvironmental RemediationDepartment of ConservationMinistry for the EnvironmentNew Zealand Government
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Search Underway for Two Overdue Climbers on Aoraki Mount Cook
Police and Department of Conservation Search and Rescue are collaborating in the search for two climbers overdue on Aoraki Mount Cook amidst strong winds and rain.
WorldWeatherDisastersGeneral Weather Aoraki Mount CookSearch and RescueclimbersDepartment of ConservationInspector Vicki WalkerpoliceNew Zealand Police
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Climbers' Bodies Recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook
The bodies of two climbers have been recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook after a search and rescue operation. The climbers were part of a group of four, including two New Zealand guides and two clients, one of whom was from…
WorldDisastersLaw Enforcement Aoraki Mount CookClimbersRescue Coordination CentreDepartment of ConservationAccidentQueenstownNew Zealand Police
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Southland Police Target Illegal Hunting in Mid Dome Area
The 'Mid Dome Poaching Project' unites police, DOC, and farmers to combat illegal hunting and trespassing in the Mid Dome Conservation Area, focusing on hunter education and law enforcement.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal SouthlandMid Dome Conservation AreaDepartment of Conservationillegal huntingpoachingtrespassingenforcementNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Assistance in Sea Lion Shooting Investigation
Ōamaru Police are investigating the shooting of three endangered sea lions at the Waitaki River and are asking the community for assistance in identifying those responsible for these cruel acts.
Law EnforcementWorldSocial IssuesAustralasia ŌamaruWaitaki RiverSea LionsDepartment of ConservationWildlifeShootingNew Zealand Police
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Hunters Encouraged to Prioritize Safety in National Wild Goat Hunting Competition
The annual National Wild Goat Hunting Competition is underway, with over 800 hunters participating. Te Tari Pūreke emphasizes firearms safety, urging hunters to plan and act safely, and to always identify their target beyond all doubt.
Politics and GovernmentSportLaw Enforcement National Wild Goat Hunting CompetitionTe Tari PūrekeFirearms SafetyDepartment of ConservationNew Zealand Deerstalkers AssociationEwan KelsallHuntingNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Amends Wildlife Act to Clarify Incidental Harm Authorizations
New Zealand Parliament passes Wildlife (Authorisations) Amendment Bill, clarifying authority to permit incidental harm to wildlife from lawful activities. The bill addresses legal uncertainty following a High Court decision and has drawn both criticism and support.
Politics and GovernmentLawEnvironmentAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal Wildlife Act 1953Environmental Law InitiativeTama PotakalegislationHigh Court decisionDepartment of ConservationU.S. Library of Congress
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Ill-Prepared Family Rescued on Mt Taranaki; Police Issue Safety Reminder
A family rescued from Mt Taranaki after an ill-prepared hike prompts police to remind the public to take care and be prepared when going out in the New Zealand outdoors.
Politics and GovernmentDisastersAustralasiaLaw Enforcement Mt TaranakiSearch and RescueLandSARDepartment of ConservationHiking SafetyPouakai Range