Our native parakeet karariki won the Bird of the Year in 2010, and we think this little beauty has the charisma and style to take the crown again this year. This wee gem packs a lot of punch with their bright green plumage and upbeat attitude, just like their political namesake, the party Green. Kakariki […]

Blogger: North Canterbury Branch Member, Eugenie Sage Conservation Minister, Kate Wilkinson’s dismal decision to reject the application for a 530 ha. marine reserve inside Akaroa Harbour highlights once again the current Government’s callous attitude to nature conservation. The reserve application was lodged by the Akaroa Harbour Marine Protection Society (AHMPS) in 1996. It survived for […]