Update: proposed National Policy Statement (NPS) on Indigenous Biodiversity
A total of 426 submissions was received. A summary of submissions is now available on the Ministry for Environment website www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/biodiversity/proposed-nps-indigenous-biodiversity-summary-of-submissions/
MfE is now in the process of preparing a report and recommendations on the proposed National Policy Statement for the Minister for the Environment to consider.
Queries regarding the proposed Statement should be directed to the Ministry at biodiversity@mfe.govt.nz
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National Landcare Conference & Catchment Management Conference - Single Day Registration
If Landcare group members are unable to attend both days of the conference, then a single day registration option is now available - single day delegate rate is $200 (community and Landcare group members rate $100). Single day rate excludes formal dinner on Wednesday 29 February 2012.
Register to secure your place: http://www.landcare.org.nz/What-s-On?eventID=3
Full details of Conference: http://www.landcare.org.nz/Conference
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Practical Bee Keeping Course
Hamilton's Fraser High School is again offering a practical bee keeping course instructed by the very knowledgeable Marcia Meehan. Course dates: 7pm – 9pm Monday 27 February 2012 (for 6 weeks)
Costs and full details: http://www.fraser.school.nz/ace/index.php?categoryID=19
