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Northlander named national biosecurity ‘emerging leader’

11 Nov 2019, 08:00 AM

Northlander named national biosecurity ‘emerging leader’

A promising pest management career that has included extensive work to help turn the tide on Northland’s dwindling kiwi populations has been recognised with a national award.

Penny Smart to chair new regional council

29 Oct 2019, 02:40 PM

Penny Smart to chair new regional council

Kaipara-based councillor Penny Smart has been elected to chair the newly-elected Northland Regional Council for the next three years.

Yeoman secures Coastal North seat on final election results

18 Oct 2019, 06:39 PM

Yeoman secures Coastal North seat on final election results

Newly-released final election results have seen Councillor Joce Yeoman emerge the victor by a slender 37-vote margin in an unexpectedly close battle for the remaining seat in the...

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Woman planting plants.

Planting with the Waimā Waitai Waiora partnership to improve water quality in the Northern Wairoa River catchment.

Man cradling kiwi.

Supporting our community to take action and improve biodiversity.

Man demonstrating electric fence tester.

The Enviroshcools WaiRestoration project engages young people and local communities in the restoration of waterways and biodiversity.