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Concerned at proposed defunding of DOC
The chief executives of WWF-New Zealand, Forest & Bird, and the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) are deeply concerned at National's propsal to cut the Department of Conservation’s (DOC's) budget.
A healthy, abundant, and resilient ocean is critically important. It is vital for our future economic prosperity, security, biodiversity, climate, and the wellbeing of our people. Yet we are failing to look after, sustain, and restore it for future generations.
WWF-New Zealand welcomes the announcement of special legislation to turn the tide on nature loss in Tīkapa Moana/the Hauraki Gulf through the creation of new marine protection areas (MPAs), alongside the development of a bespoke regional Fisheries Plan.
Ocean sanctuary debacle illustrates need for ocean management overhaul - Dr Kayla Kingdon-Bebb, chief executive, WWF-New Zealand, Nicola Toki, chief executive, Forest & Bird and Gary Taylor, chairman and chief executive, Environmental Defence Society
Through a WWF-New Zealand Community Conservation and Education grant, we are supporting WAI Wanaka’s Taking care of Tyre Gulley project protecting and maintain the stream's current population of Clutha flatheads.
As we look ahead to Matariki, a time of reflection, WWF-New Zealand is honoured to have our former Kaihautū Taiao (Environmental Science Director) Dr Aroha Spinks (Ngāti Raukawa) share her wisdom on how we can ensure a liveable planet for future generations.
Budget 2023 – A budget that future generations will pay for
Budget 2023 is a budget designed to win an election but not deliver solutions. Once again, our leaders choose short-term gain over long-term sustainability.
WWF calls for the Government to accelerate action to phase-out fossil fuels, slash emissions, and restore nature. Statement from Dr Kayla Kingdon-Bebb, WWF-New Zealand CEO
As the country deals with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, we must collectively rise to the challenge of protecting our communities from future climate disasters. Nature-positive investment is the only way we can ‘build back better’.
WWF strongly welcomes the agreement of the text for a new global legally binding High Seas Treaty, creating a framework to conserve marine life and restrain harmful activities in two-thirds of the ocean.
WWF-New Zealand are pleased to have teamed up with former Ironman World Champion Sebastian Kienle to help instil a love of nature in the next generation.
WWF is working towards a world where people and nature live in harmony. And that means not just looking after nature, but people too. Because a lot of things that are bad for the planet are bad for people and vice versa.
People and nature thriving on the Hokianga Harbour
The Conservation and Education Fund is about enabling community groups to come up with their own solutions to creating harmony between people and nature. In the Hokianga, the Ngāi Tūpoto ki Motukaraka Trust are doing just that.
The Boulder Copper butterfly used to live across Canterbury, but due to habitat loss, its numbers have declined. It is now found only sparingly in a few locations and was missing from Christchurch. That is until a group of children decided to bring it back.