DOC Response to OIA Request on 1080 Poison Use and Karoro Deaths

Tragedy: 550 black-backed gulls accidentally poisoned in Ōkārito, West Coast during predator elimination project. DOC acknowledges the incident and commits to improving future risk assessments.

Reforming Resource Management in New Zealand: A Call for Balanced Governance

This report explores the challenges of balancing conservation and economic development under New Zealand’s Resource Management Act. It outlines proposed reforms to ensure transparent governance and better management of Crown lands for the benefit of all New Zealanders.