Waikato Conservation

Hamilton — The birth of not one, not two but three rare Nepalese pandas has thrilled keepers at Hamilton Zoo.

By Hamilton City Council
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Hamilton — Always wanted to see a baby zebra? Well here’s your chance at Hamilton Zoo! Hamilton Zoo is celebrating the birth of a baby Zebra who was born two days ago on Monday 21 January.

By Hamilton City Council
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Hamilton — One of Hamilton Zoo’s feathered friends is now the star of his very own book, proudly written by Zoo Keeper Kylie Martin.

By Hamilton City Council
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Taupo — Destination Great Lake Taupo The Department of Conservation (DOC) announced that the Tongariro’s Northern Circuit and part of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing will re-open this week.

By Taupo District Council
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Hamilton — The arrival of spring has also meant the arrival of several baby animals at Hamilton Zoo – with the facility celebrating the birth of twin ring-tailed lemurs and the hatching of two morepork chicks this month.

By Hamilton City Council
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Hamilton — A group of Mahoenui giant weta will be the stars of the show at Hamilton Zoo next week for Conservation Week 2012.

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Hamilton — After more than half a century’s work, the restoration of Hamilton’s AJ Seeley Gully Reserve is nearly complete, with an access track to be opened this weekend and coinciding with Conservation Week.

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Hamilton — Grab a shovel, don your gumboots, and get involved in enhancing and preserving Hamilton’s natural environment during Conservation Week.

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Taupo — The Department of Conservation in consultation with Ngāti Tūwharetoa through local hapu Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro, Regional Tourism Organisations and businesses will reopen part of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on Friday 31 August, following the eruption of Mount Tongariro earlier this month.

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Hamilton — Hamilton Zoo is gearing up for the arrival of a four-year-old female Sumatran tiger from Dreamworld’s Tiger Island next week.

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Hamilton — The Franklin Zoo Charitable Trust would like to thank our local community, friends and supporters, and staff from Franklin, Auckland and Hamilton zoos for their support following the death of Dr Helen Schofield – the heart and soul of Franklin Zoo.

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Hamilton — People from New Zealand, Australia, United States and United Kingdom Have Proved Their Generosity and Compassion.

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Hamilton — The ecological, historical and cultural history of Hamilton’s Jubilee Bush is told on new signs to be installed tomorrow.

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Taupo — Taupō District Council has formed a working group to make decisions about replanting trees at Owen Delany Park after strong winds caused significant damage to existing pinetree plantations.

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Hamilton — A chimpanzee at Hamilton Zoo passed away today after it was discovered she was suffering from serious heart problems.

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Taupo — A unique predator free sanctuary developed within the confines of the privately owned 18-hole Wairakei Golf Course, near Taupo, is now home to two young kiwi chicks.

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Hamilton — Hamilton Zoo is awaiting the first public appearance of a red panda cub born at the facility in December.

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Hamilton — Hamilton Gardens may soon have some special new residents, with six artificial bat houses to be installed at the site this week as part of Project Echo.

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Hamilton — A delegation of Chinese Local Government officials will visit Hamilton’s Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park next week.

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Waikato — Changes to a scheme designed to protect peat lakes in Waipa District have yesterday been endorsed by Waikato Regional Council’s finance and audit committee.

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Waikato — Waikato’s popular marine areas will be protected and enhanced for the future by a new plan about to get underway, the Waikato Regional Council heard yesterday.

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Hamilton — The youngest member of Hamilton Zoo’s Southern white rhinoceros herd turns one year old this Saturday.

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