Marine NZ

New approach for Great Barrier Island marine protection

22 May 2008 | 0 Comments

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced a new approach to marine protection for Great Barrier Island.

“The announcement yesterday by the Fisheries Minister that he has declined a marine reserve application for Great Barrier is not the end for marine protection in this area. In fact, it is the beginning of an exciting new process for developing a comprehensive network of marine protected areas,” Steve Chadwick said.

Seaweek 2008

19 Feb 2008 | 0 Comments

New Zealand’s annual celebration of the Sea - Seaweek is coming up in March 2 - 9 2008. Northland has many events planned, including community guided snorkel days, roadshows, a corporate lunch, a beach party and a marine leadership competition.

St. Francis Xavier Clean Green Stream Team spread the word

06 Nov 2007 | 2 Comments

A group of innovative young students attended the National Problem Solving Champs in the weekend, and spread their message of healthy waterways on a national stage.  The St. Francis Xavier Clean Green Stream (CGS) Team (Brad, Mikayla, Georgia, Mathieu, Charlotte, Saraya, Tayla, Finn, Gage and teacher, Lynn Douglas) have been working hard with their community to solve the mystery of the dead eels that they found in their local stream and finding out how they can improve its health and keep it clean.