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1. Award winning art on display in the Bay
Abstract: MEDIA RELEASE Award winning art on display in the Bay For immediate release: 18 September 2008 Environment Bay of Plenty’s 11th annual Environmental Art Awards for school pupils has uncovered some amazing and talented young artists as they explored this year’s theme of ‘Meet the Locals’ Through the theme, children depicted the special places, - READ MORE ON:
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2. Community fund draws great response
Abstract: MEDIA RELEASE Community fund draws great response For immediate release: Thursday 18 September 2008 Environment Bay of Plenty has received 51 applications from community groups and locals wishing to undertake projects to improve the region. Environment Bay of Plenty received 51 applications through its annual Environmental Enhancement Fund (EEF) pr
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3. Dispose of old computers with a clear conscience
Abstract: MEDIA RELEASE Dispose of old computers with a clear conscience For immediate release: Friday 5 September 2008Want to dispose of your computer equipment and old mobile phone in an environmentally sustainable day? Then come along to a drive through recycling event called eDay on Saturday 4 October at the Satara Cool Store on Totara St
http://www.envbop.govt.nz/Publications/Media-Releases.asp
4. Cards report on state of our lakes
Abstract: MEDIA RELEASE Cards report on state of our lakes For immediate release: Tuesday 2 September 2008 Did you know that… Lake Tarawera is a deep lake, and any water flowing into it stays there for around 10 years. Lake Rotorua was formed 140,000 years ago. Lake Rotoma is the cleanest of all the Rotorua lakes with a clarity of around 11 metres. These are:
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5. No promise or commitment on Airport funding
Abstract: MEDIA RELEASE No promise or commitment on Airport funding For immediate release: Tuesday 26 August 2008Environment Bay of Plenty has given no undertaking or commitment to Rotorua District Council (RDC) regarding funding required for the redevelopment of Rotorua Airport to cater for trans-Tasman services. In responding to recen
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The annual godwit migration has come early this year, -with the birds arriving in Christchurch two weeks ahead of time. A joke doing the rounds is that they have fled Alaska on learning that Sarah Palin has joined the US presidential race, but a more likely theory has to do with global warming. The arrival of the first godwits of spring is a significant day on Christchurch's calendar. Their presence is announced with the sounding the bells of the Christchurch cathedral. Every September the birds make the non-stop 11,000 kilometer journey from Alaska - the longest migration of any bird. And this year marks their earliest arrival yet. "I've been monitoring their arrival for 25 years, and this is by far the earliest arrival," park ranger Andrew Crossland says. "Last year they were about a week later than this year, but normally they're about two to three weeks later than now." 500 godwits have touched down in Christchurch since Sunday. Mr Crossland suspects climate change could be to blame for their early arrival, but he is waiting for more information from Alaska. The birds will breed here over the summer months before fattening up for their epic journey home in March.
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Ozone hole biggest on record this year - Niwa
New Zealanders have been urged to protect themselves from harmful ultraviolet radiation after the discovery of the biggest ozone hole on record over Antarctica this year. The hole, which appears each ... More
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