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New book invites children to be ‘nature heroes’ too

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New Zealand Nature Heroes by Gillian Candler (Published by Potton and Burton) is a book I would have loved to have received as a child. Intended for an 8-14 years age group, it is pitched as ‘inspiration and activities for young conservationists’ and the book is exactly that. Each section … [Read more...] about New book invites children to be ‘nature heroes’ too

Mamaku Point ranger doesn’t let age hold him back

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Ernie Mason remembers that growing up, helping his parents break in their farm, he was always a kid for the bush… always hunting. Its a love that’s stayed with him throughout his working life. At 72 years old Ernie is still going strong, working around 15 days per month as biosecurity ranger at … [Read more...] about Mamaku Point ranger doesn’t let age hold him back

Aaron and Raine team up to tackle predators at Shelly Beach

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On the Coromandel Peninsula, individuals and organisations are coming together to tackle predators and protect the local wildlife and stunning surroundings. This is just one of their stories. Aaron McFarlane and his family are first-time holiday park owners. Aaron McFarlane “My parents … [Read more...] about Aaron and Raine team up to tackle predators at Shelly Beach

Dave Edwards aims to make Sentinel possum traps more user friendly

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Traps need a powerful spring mechanism to kill humanely and that can make them difficult and a bit daunting to set, especially traps designed for larger pests and predators like possums and ferrets. Dave Edwards is a retired engineer, long-time community trapper (for Bay of Plenty kiwi and kōkako … [Read more...] about Dave Edwards aims to make Sentinel possum traps more user friendly

Ancient totara dune forest becomes new Southland reserve

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In the far south of the South Island, in Otatara, Southland, there is a totara dune forest where ancient trees bend and twist and brace themselves against the prevailing winds. Sculpted by the winds, they grow in unusual shapes on the higher parts of the dry sand dunes. Windblown totara trees … [Read more...] about Ancient totara dune forest becomes new Southland reserve

‘Didymo Dave’ makes trout lures from stoat tails

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Got a freshly dead stoat in your trap? Want to feed your family a tasty meal. No – we’re not offering up stoat recipes here. But the black tip of a stoat’s tail makes a great fishing lure for catching trout and if you’re keen to give a stoat tail fly a go, Taupo’s ‘Didymo Dave’ Cade is just the man … [Read more...] about ‘Didymo Dave’ makes trout lures from stoat tails