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This story was originally published in Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission. Poison drops over a million hectares are planned to counter a 'mega mast' predicted to spark a plague of predators in native forests. David Williams reports. When I last visited a forest frequented by orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka, there was quiet optimism. In 2009, I accompanied Department of Conservation (DOC) ranger Sandy Yong to Canterbury's Hawdon Valley, near Arthur's Pass, while she checked rat tracking tunnels and traps. READ MORE: P redator control project lasting legacy of conservation pioneers The weapon to wipe out wasps: The story of Vespex | Wasp Wipeout Back then, kākāriki numbers were estimated to be between 200 and 400 birds in three valleys - the Hawdon and Poulter in Arthur's Pass National Park, and the south branch of the Hurunui River. Yong thought the bird numbers were slowly growing. But she was concerned about a predator population … [Read more...] about $30.5 million hit planned for ‘mega mast’

Nadhim Zahawi arrives at Treasury in new role as Chancellor Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Mr Zahawi has taken on the Cabinet role overseeing the UK’s public finances after Rishi Sunak handed in his resignation to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The minister told Sky News that “nothing is off the table” when it comes to taxation and ensuring the UK is “as competitive as we can be”. Related articles Inheritance tax rate could be slashed to zero Nadhim Zahawi urged to free Britons from £6bn pension tax burden Julia Rosenbloom, tax partner at wealth management firm Evelyn Partners, spoke about some of the measures that he may … [Read more...] about Tax planning ‘never been so important’ as Zahawi holding emergency Budget ‘quite possible’

By Branwen Jeffreys Published 26 November 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Madrassas in England will face regulation and inspection under government plans published on Thursday. Last month, Prime Minister David Cameron said some children were "having their heads filled with poison and their hearts filled with hate" in these Muslim supplementary schools. Muslim organisations accept regulation is needed to protect children's welfare but maintain concerns about radicalisation are misplaced. The UK contains about 2,000 madrassas. Religious instruction Under the plans, any out-of-school setting providing intensive education would be required to register and be open to inspection. This is likely to cover almost all madrassas, as the proposals suggest six to eight hours a week as the threshold for regulation. Many Muslim children attend madrassas to … [Read more...] about Plans to regulate madrassas published by government

Sunak and Javid resignations slammed by Keir Starmer Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info But now the Labour Party is at risk of its own civil war after Remainers hit back at Sir Keir Starmer for rejecting the EU. It was widely thought that Labour’s stance on Brexit was one of the reasons why swathes of Red Wall seats turned blue in the 2019 general election. Related articles Chris Pincher by-election: Who would win if Tory MP resigns? Keir Starmer beergate: When we will know if Labour leader was fined Richard Hewison, leader of the Rejoin EU Party, slammed Labour and called its policy nothing more than empty wordplay. He said: … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve had enough’ – Labour risks civil war as Remainers attack new EU policy

Rebel candidates in the 1922 Committee elections are planning to change its rules to oust Boris Johnson in the aftermath of Tuesday’s two resignations from the Cabinet. A senior source on the committee said the departures of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid would “concentrate minds” among rebels. The rules could be changed to allow a second confidence vote in Mr Johnson’s leadership , enabling MPs to hold a contest to replace him. Under the current rules, a second confidence vote cannot be held within a year of a Conservative Party leader winning the first . But Tory MPs disagree over whether it is possible to change the rules before the parliamentary summer recess begins on July 21. One MP on the committee said it was unlikely that any change could take effect before September, giving Mr Johnson a stay of execution. “It’s a matter of guessing how people will play it,” the MP told The Telegraph. “I suspect that the resignations will probably concentrate minds on what we … [Read more...] about 1922 Committee rebels plan rule change to oust Boris Johnson

STUFF The Government will push ahead with Three Waters reform despite considerable opposition. Video first published on October 27, 2021. Aucklanders appear to back Auckland Council’s opposition to the Government’s proposed Three Waters reforms , independent polling and the results of council consultation have found. The council undertook the study, saying it wanted to ensure the region’s views on the creation of a single entity for water issues were represented when its working group reports back to Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta​ later in February. More than 3450 submissions were received by the council, of which 77 per cent supported the council’s position that any new entity should be kept accountable to the public through elected council representatives. More than 2000 people were also independently polled, with 67 per cent of respondents also supporting the council’s position. READ MORE: Govt can’t ignore ‘firestorm of public opposition’ … [Read more...] about Three Waters reforms: Aucklanders back council opposition to plans, survey shows

Man Utd & England stars Allessia Russo and Mary Earps look ahead to EURO 2022 Sign up HERE for breaking transfer news, team updates and latest gossip SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester United have set an updated return date for Cristiano Ronaldo as severe uncertainty over his future looms. Ronaldo wants to leave United this summer and failed to show up at Carrington for pre-season training due to 'family reasons'. Related articles Chelsea on brink of Raheem Sterling transfer in £45m Man City deal Leeds give Barcelona Raphinha ultimatum after Prem duo 'make offers' United's failure to qualify for the upcoming season's Champions League and the 25 per cent deduction that came with it … [Read more...] about Man Utd set new Cristiano Ronaldo return date as club await wantaway icon’s exit strategy

Prince Charles drives futuristic hydrogen car in Wales This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sign up for FREE driving tips, latest models and breaking news SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info BP is looking to invest up to £18billion in the UK through to the end of 2030, delivering the energy the UK needs today, while at the same time, accelerating the transition to cleaner energy for the future. These plans include developing a network of up to 25 hydrogen refuelling stations across the UK by 2030. READ MORE: New driving laws to be introduced in July will affect all UK motorists Related articles Driver slapped with £60 fine for … [Read more...] about UK hydrogen vehicle infrastructure to be unlocked with new funding – ‘needs to happen now’

By Jim Reed Published 6 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic Steve Barclay has been named as the new health secretary following the resignation of Sajid Javid, who stepped down after saying he had lost faith in Boris Johnson's leadership. Mr Barclay had been working as the chief of staff at No 10, a powerful role in which he advised the prime minister and managed the machinery of government. Before that, he was chief secretary to the Treasury, a Brexit minister and served for a short while as a junior health minister in 2018. Delighted to be back at @DHSCgovuk taking up the role of Health & Social Care Secretary. @NHSEngland & social care staff. https://t.co/PaFG8QzmU8 — Steve Barclay (@SteveBarclay) July 5, 2022 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. View original … [Read more...] about Steve Barclay: What will new health secretary tackle first?

By Hazel Shearing Published 2 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Former higher and further education minister Michelle Donelan has been made the new education secretary. It follows Nadhim Zahawi's departure from the post as he becomes chancellor. Ms Donelan, 38, has spent the past two years occupied with universities and colleges. Now she has the whole of England's education system to contend with - and she is facing a pretty packed schedule. Catch-up after Covid Perhaps the biggest issue Ms Donelan will have to contend with is the impact of two years of disruption on schoolchildren. By 2030, ministers want 90% of children leaving primary school to reach the expected standards in reading, writing and maths. There's a long way to go, and unions aren't convinced it's doable with current levels of funding. This week, Sats results … [Read more...] about Who is Michelle Donelan and what is the new education secretary facing?