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From wind strong enough to toss two train carriages, to seven-storey waves ripping buoys out of the Southern Ocean, New Zealand's weather is wildly changeable. And it's only going to get wilder.
The ballot is for 25 landing sites which will be open to helicopters from 23 April-15 July 2022. It’s the only time when landings are allowed in the
Jackman Chiu/UNSPLASH Walking access on to Franz Josef Glacier was banned in 2012. It is now only accessible by helicopter. Dire new projections for the region’s tourist sector have this week prompted local leaders to plead for government help. From March last year to September this year the region – including Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Ōkarito, Whataroa, and Lake Moeraki – is projected to lose 84 per cent of its jobs, two-thirds of its businesses and 30 per cent of its population. One of the biggest drawcards for tourists on the West Coast was the ability to get up close to a glacier...
"I was disheartened when I saw the trees, some had been cut down, stacked and left there. "These trees were sacred to myself and my family. The young generation will not have their stories." Thaypan families were told the operation would be sustainable forest management that would create jobs. However, most of the work was performed by contractors. Oga Alugul co-director Thomas Houghton tried in vain to control the logging. "I was supposed to survey monitor the trees for cultural significance," he said. Mr Houghton said the loggers ignored his warnings within the first fortnight. Six ...
Thursday, 11 February 2021, 10:52 am Work to find out more about South Westland lizard species has been given a helping hand through Jobs for Nature. Very little is known about native lizard species in South Westland despite the area containing plenty of excellent lizard habitat. Last year, the Department of Conservation (DOC) announced the rediscovery of the Ōkārito gecko, after only a handful of historic sightings. With a boost from the Jobs for Nature programme, new rangers from Makaawhio Rūnanga and local businesses have been undertaking monitoring work to discover more about South Wes...