The Department of Conservation has selected Ngāi Tahu Farming as its preferred operator for Molesworth Station, ending a competitive process that attracted five bids. The decision has inevitably generated discussion, particularly following the disappointment expressed by former manager Jim Ward, … Continue reading
Political donations have become one of the defining issues of New Zealand’s election year. Critics argue that large donations, particularly from corporations and wealthy individuals, risk giving some interests greater influence over government policy than ordinary citizens. Others respond that … Continue reading
Press release by minister Nicole McKee After six years of work, the broken Arms Act 1983 will finally be repealed and replaced with a law that gives licenced firearm owners the respect they deserve by treating them as the law-abiding … Continue reading
Editor’s note: CORANZ is deliberately focussing on political matters leading up to the November 7 election. Politics in outdoor recreation is simply ‘cause and effect.’ by Tony Orman The first paragraph of a recent article on website “Newsroom” said “Labour … Continue reading
From Radio NZ West Coast regional councillor Andy Campbell says there should be more harvesting of wild animals for food rather than being left to rot on the forest floor. The West Coast Regional Council was reviewing its Regional Pest … Continue reading
Press release by ACT political party. Editor’s note: CORANZ – which is apolitical – will publish any topics relevant to outdoor recreation from political parties. Voters need to know policies. Nicole McKee “New Zealand hunters have spent generations in the backcountry. Every … Continue reading
Opinion by Ben Hope Government – or it should be recent governments – have forgotten they are elected by a democratic system of elections to serve the public interest. In between elections recent governments have increasingly sidelined democracy and the … Continue reading
Nicole McKee on the progress of the firearms bill: Sorry a bit of a long post but here’s an update from me on where the Arms Bill is at. The Bill had it’s second reading yesterday and passed with coalition … Continue reading
New Zealand First’s proposal to establish a one-stop shop for irrigation dams reflects a growing recognition that water storage will become increasingly important as the country experiences more frequent droughts and more intense rainfall events. Capturing water during periods of … Continue reading
Conservation in New Zealand has traditionally focused on rivers, forests, wetlands and wildlife. These are places we can see, visit and protect. Yet there is another part of our natural environment that is quietly disappearing above our heads. Increasingly, the … Continue reading
The Government’s replacement of the Resource Management Act has taken another step forward, but once again the legislation has changed as it has progressed through Parliament. The Environment Committee has recommended extending the transition period, broadening ministerial discretion over activities … Continue reading
Growing concern over the depletion of marine life in Auckland’s rockpools by visitors has prompted calls for stronger protection, increased enforcement and greater public education. Unfortunately, the debate has also become clouded by accusations of racism as some confrontations have … Continue reading
Southland’s proposed AI data centre has sparked debate over water use, electricity demand and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. Those are all important issues. Yet one question raised during the discussion may prove far more significant than the project … Continue reading
The Government’s decision to abolish Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements has been welcomed by many New Zealanders who saw them as introducing an additional layer of influence into local government decision-making. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has presented the change as … Continue reading
The Government has sought to reassure New Zealanders that the Conservation Amendment Bill does not place development ahead of conservation. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says conservation remains the primary purpose of the Act and that no automatic right to develop … Continue reading
Paul Henry’s recent comments on semi-automatic firearms have prompted discussion among New Zealand’s licensed firearms community. Whether intended or not, they have left many wondering how his views fit alongside the work ACT has undertaken on firearms policy over recent … Continue reading
The detection of H5N1 avian influenza in New Zealand has understandably renewed public concern. The confirmed detections to date have involved wild birds, including a seabird and a raptor believed to have become infected after feeding on carrion. While these … Continue reading
The recent Conversation article on conservation reform argues that New Zealand should move away from what it describes as “fortress conservation” – the idea that nature is best protected by separating people from it. It suggests a more relational model … Continue reading
Book Review: , reviewed by Tony Orman. by Tony Orman I’ve just read a newly published book “Ringside: A Political Memoir” by Mike Munro who in his working career as a journalist spent nearly 22 years working inside the parliamentary … Continue reading
Special report Kathy White, former Waikato Regional Councillor for nine years and Chair of the council’s environmental performance committee for six years, is calling for an urgent inquiry into the ethics of school fundraising hunting competitions, citing escalating animal‑welfare concerns, … Continue reading
