Photo / Zoe Loader, Department of Conservation A large digger isn’t something usually seen in a protected wetland ... species if left unchecked. New Zealand’s native species are unique ...

In a recent Environment Court decision, Paul Harvey and New Zealand ... in acidic wetland soil. Left unchecked, the weed would quickly dominate the area and prevent the return of native vegetation.

A decline in population of one of New Zealand ... wetlands and drains. So far around 15ha of this has been fenced to prevent stock from wandering into the fragile ecosystem while thousands of ...

The funds are an acknowledgement of the Trust's effective record at protecting "special areas of bush, wetland ... giant kōkopu (native NZ fish) and tuna (longfin eel)," he said.