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We are not just interested in speaking on behalf of New Zealand sea lions/pakake, we are interested in The Catlins local’s voices. We have heard the local’s concerns about their freedom being affected by restricting vehicles on two beaches in The Catlins and about where they can launch their boats. We have created two maps; […]

Economic forces make the world go round. They’re also killing the planet. We live in an era of disposables and single-use, where waste and emissions are excessive and unsustainable. According to the circularity gap report (2020) more than 90% of materials extracted globally are used only once. Once! The life cycle of our resources is

Depression is that tenant you are unable to convict. You learn to tune out the parties, keep on top of maintenance and get by despite late rent payments. Mental illness does not care what ethnicity you are, your age, your stage of life, if you appear ‘to have it all,’ if you are privileged, or

This Mental Health Awareness Week we want to acknowledge the group that is affected by mental illnesses the most: the LGBTQ+ Community. Did you know? – Nearly 1 in 5 transgender students experience bullying on a weekly (or more) basis – this is 5 times higher than cis-gendered students. – 20% of transgender people report

Mental illnesses still has such stigma surrounding them. This is due to lack of education and understanding. People often fear what they don’t understand, and what is scarier than something you cannot often physically see? Mental illnesses can manifest in physical ways, but often they are physically invisible. Now more than ever, with the effects

Without Amazonia, there is no order, no progress, no Brazil! In August 2021, Brazil saw the largest indigenous demonstration ever organized, which included several Brazilian celebrities. Indigenous voices have gained strength! All to fight for a greater good, a good for humanity! Indigenous land in Amazonia has been under threat of extinction due to deforestation,

One of our committee members received this gorgeous letter written by a child about not driving vehicles on Cannibal Bay and Surat Bay in The Catlins. We believe education is key and we are dedicated to continuing to educate the public about New Zealand sea lions/pakake. People only know what they know and act based

Thank you Forest & Bird and Editor Caroline Wood for publishing my letter about Vehicular Vandalism in your Magazine Spring 2021 Edition. I am touched that my letter won ‘Best Letter’ for your latest edition and I look forward to reading Tree Sense by Susette Goldsmith. Many of you know, vehicular vandalism and animal welfare

Thank you Richard Davison at the Clutha Leader for writing an update on our New Zealand sea lion/pakake campaign! The Clutha District Council met on the 2nd of September to discuss their Regulatory and Policy Agenda, in which they classified vehicles on beaches as a “high priority.” Catlins Ward Councillor Dane Catherwood stated he has

– All elements of the natural world are related and form an interconnected web. – Nature is the ultimate teacher, and humans can live successfully by observing nature and acting as kaitiaki of all life. – Kaitiakitanga increases mana and mana is a source of both personal and collective strength, pride and identity. – According