Motuihe Island

@SeasAtRisk @LucyGilliam #Auckland #NewZealand

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@Trumpinyourrage @KevinPa18544089 @CodyManners2 @YourAnonCentral We come in peace. Next volunteer day 20th. Hope to see you for some mahi.

When Trump lands in Europe, arrest him

Maybe @ShaneJones_MP / @Mangonui08 should take his own very appropriate 2010 advice.

Hat tip for @corowatchdog for finding this most excellent advice from Shane Jones.

Beach clean for #singleuseplastic the usual suspects #fishing #tackle #plasticbags@medirayNZL @blackmagictackle. every tide brings in kilos of this. Pegs and #sushi plastic fish!

This tiny speck holds everything we love. And most of it is covered by the Ocean. Happy #EarthDay 🌊🩵🌍

Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 Today, we are celebrating #CoralReefs because they provide critical habitat for marine species, a source of food for over 500M people, and protection from storms and surges. noaa.gov/education/reso…

@actparty All keen conservation volunteers are most welcome to join us on our next trip: weeding track clearing and, soon, planting. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Some great news for hunters: changes to the permitting system will launch in May.

rnz.co.nz/news/national/… #marine #reserve as a matter of urgency please

@bdl1080 It’s a start. #marine #Reserve is the best solution

There is no need for "special" maori customary rights as they can go to the supermarket like the rest of us. Minister closes inner Hauraki Gulf to fishing of rock lobster rnz.co.nz/news/national/…

@mangonui08 Marine Reserve please

Fisheries is a birth right, enjoying our coastal environment, a kiwi inheritance…

@actparty Look forward to you all joining us for Conservation mahi. Hope to hear from you soon.

𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 As many New Zealanders enjoy time off work this summer exploring conservation land, ACT Conservation spokesperson Cameron Luxton is promoting legislation that would ensure hunters and fishers have representation on the Conservation Authority. “Hunters and fishers have a deep connection to nature and the environment. We enjoy being in the great outdoors, and we're instrumental in conservation efforts. Every weekend this summer season, thousands of us are out in the bush, and many will contribute to conservation work that would otherwise cost the Department of Conservation and taxpayers billions,” says Mr Luxton. “From managing deer populations to setting traps for pests, hunters nationwide are active in controlling introduced species, and our activities are influenced by decisions made about the DOC estate. “Currently, hunters lack representation on the New Zealand Conservation Authority, which comprises 13 members, including representatives from iwi, the Royal Society, Forest and Bird, and Federated Mountain Clubs. Deerstalkers Association members alone dedicate about 184,000 hours annually to conservation activities like habitat restoration, planting, pest control, organized culls, and maintaining backcountry huts and tracks. This is on top of the conservation benefits provided by recreational hunting as a method for game animal management. “I’ve lodged a bill in Parliament’s ballot that proposes that the Minister of Conservation appoint two additional members to the board—one recommended by the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association, and another after consultation with both Fish and Game and the Game Animal Council. “ACT believes that effective management of DOC lands requires input from those who are boots-on-the-ground, passionate about conservation. Take the Wapiti Foundation, for example, which manages an introduced species in Fiordland, while also maintaining huts, setting traps, and supporting high-value tourism. Giving hunters a stronger voice on the Conservation Authority could foster more beneficial partnerships for both our natural environment and the taxpayer. “I hope this bill will gain cross-party support in Parliament.”

@Whoaskbruh Not us

It looks like Motuihe Island..

@NZNavyMuseum At least there was a decent wharf!

#ThisWeek in 1917, Count Felix von Luckner, Captain of the German Raider Seeadler escaped from an internment camp on Motuihe Island in the Commandant's launch Pearl and headed North to Cape Colville bit.ly/vonluckner #NZNavy #WW1 #history

@actparty We have a volunteer conservation day on 29th if you’d like to join.

Who are the true conservationists? Hunters! youtube.com/watch?v=nXqvPn…

@WWFNewZealand @KaylaKingdon Thank you.

Our CEO @KaylaKingdon and Sam Woolford from LegaSea spoke to the environment select committee today, on behalf of the Hauraki Gulf Alliance, about why we need to ban bottom trawling in the Hauraki Gulf/Tīkapa Moana and protect this taonga #protectouroceans🐬🌊

@tekorowaiheke Probably on a day trip!

Don't be green with envy, vote kākāriki. With sightings on Waiheke becoming more frequent, it's hoped they will soon feel safe enough to make Waiheke home too. Will kākāriki be crowned Waiheke's first-ever Bird of the Island for 2024? Cast your vote here: bit.ly/3YbbHXN.

Our next door neighbour enjoying a successful spring

@docgovtnz Well played neighbour

Takahē on Motutapu have best breeding season ever, since breeding pairs were established at the site in 2011. Five pairs have each successfully raised a juvenile bird, on the Hauraki Gulf Island, a sanctuary site for the threatened bird. Read more here: bit.ly/3BkzFIg

@RichardHills_ @AklCouncil DM?

@MotuiheIsland @AklCouncil I have watched in awe from a far for a very long time. It would be a great privilege to come and join you all and see the results of the investment you’ve put in over decades. Is there a good time/day to come? What’s the best email to reach you?

Check out our first ever @AklCouncil report on the regional conservation status of birds in Tāmaki Makaurau! The report shows progress in some areas but a long way to go to protect & increase our native bird life: knowledgeauckland.org.nz/media/zmilqh2l… AC story: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2024/08/b… 🧵