Pests make way for birds in Ipipiri, the Eastern Bay of Islands

 —  15/09/2009

‘Getting involved’ this Conservation Week? For many in the beautiful Ipipiri, the Eastern Bay of Islands, it’s been more a case of “got involved,” and see what we did!

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Keen locals and kind weather kickstart Conservation Week

Katrina Knill —  14/09/2009

It was a busy weekend due to a fabulous turnout by BOP locals to the first two of our Conservation Week events.

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In Bay of Plenty, Native animals, Native plants, Volunteers, Wetlands
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Four events down…. at least twelve to go! Conservation Week kicks off in Wairarapa

 —  14/09/2009

Four events down….at least twelve to go! Conservation Week kicks off in Wairarapa

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In Recreation, Volunteers, Wellington/Kapiti
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Blue chip technology

 —  14/09/2009

Technology these days.. It’s all about Twitter right? or blogging, High Definintion, Bluetooth.. or some sort of fandangle GPS system that seems to do all the work for us. What happened to the traditional electronics? You know – circuits, soldering irons and LEDs.. All that stuff..

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Cultural connections and a kayak trail at Kaituna wetland

Katrina Knill —  12/09/2009

Wetlands are a big deal in the Bay of Plenty. Less than 1% of their original extent remains and our largest remnant – the Lower Kaituna Wildlife Management Reserve is fast becoming an even bigger deal.

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In Animal pests, Bay of Plenty, Native animals, Native plants, Weeds, Wetlands
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