Susan Botting

New Zealand

Local Democracy Reporter at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)

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NZ faces $9.4b hit from invasive caulerpa, analysis shows

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Susan Botting

New Zealand's economy risks a $9.4 billion hit as the invasive seaweed caulerpa gains an increasing stronghold - with reports of it now spreading to the Bay of Islands tourist town of Russell. That's the stark warning after new NZIER analysis showed caulerpa's spread will impact tourism and recreation, commercial fishing, aquaculture and ecosystems if more is not done to stop the spread.
Invasive caulerpa threatens $9.4b hit, spreads to Russell, Bay of Islands

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Susan Botting

Invasive caulerpa seaweed has been reported at the nationally important Bay of Islands tourist town of Russell. Photo / Getty ImagesCaulerpa‘s spread threatens a $9.4 billion impact on tourism, fishing, and ecosystems. A consortium seeks $215 million for a 30-year plan to combat the invasive seaweed. Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard questions the economic impact figure, citing ongoing studies.
Caulerpa: NZ faces $9.4b hit, analysis shows

1 week ago | sunlive.co.nz | Susan Botting

New Zealand’s economy risks a $9.4 billion hit as the invasive seaweed caulerpa gains an increasing stronghold - with reports of it now spreading to the Bay of Islands tourist town of Russell. That’s the stark warning after new NZIER analysis showed caulerpa's spread will impact tourism and recreation, commercial fishing, aquaculture and ecosystems if more is not done to stop the spread.
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1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Susan Botting
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka visits Bay of Islands to see caulerpa’s ‘catastrophic’ impacts

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Susan Botting

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka (centre) beside dumped caulerpa at Bay of Islands' Omākiwi Cove with local leaders in the caulerpa fight (from left) Nyze Manuel, Viki Heta, Louise Clarke, Rana Rewha, Te Ropū Poa and Northland MP Grant McCallum who is holding a piece of fresh caulerpa.
Far North fluoridation expansion on the horizon as non-compliance continues

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Susan Botting

Far North drinking water fluoridation for more than 30,000 people is under the spotlight. Photo / 123rfMore than 30,000 Far North residents could eventually be drinking fluoridated water at a cost of more than $6 million, as the Government looks to expand its public health mandate.
Aucklanders get a say in Northland’s local elections

2 weeks ago | 1news.co.nz | Susan Botting

Thousands of Aucklanders with Northland holiday home properties are able to vote in Te Tai Tokerau’s October local elections. This is allowed under legislation underpinning New Zealand local government voting. A person who lives in one council area but owns a property in another can vote in that extra property’s local elections too, as long as they’re first on the national electoral roll.
Aucklanders with Northland homes can vote in local elections

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Susan Botting

Mangawhai ratepayers include non-resident Aucklanders who can vote locally in Kaipara elections Thousands of Aucklanders with Northland holiday homes can vote in Te Tai Tokerau’s October local body elections. This is allowed under legislation underpinning New Zealand local government voting. A person who lives in one council area but owns a property in another can vote in that extra property’s local elections too, as long as they’re first on the national electoral roll.
Fencing for Kaitāia’s campervan dump station after ongoing sewage spills

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Susan Botting

Temporary fencing is to be erected around Kaitāia's Te Ahu centre carpark campervan dump station after people continue to use it in spite of closed signs. Photo / Mike DinsdaleFencing is to be erected around the closed Kaitāia dump station after people continue to use the facility in the town’s busy Te Ahu centre carpark zone, causing sewage spills and a public health risk.
Whangārei Matariki festival organisers call for participants to boost event

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Susan Botting

Celebrating Matariki at the lantern and light festival in Whangārei’s 2024 Town Basin. Whangārei will once again host a month-long Puanga Matariki festival, with the local council calling for events to make it hum. The city’s 2025 festival is on between May 27 and June 24, with Matariki Day falling on June 20 this year. More than 500 people turned out to the Festival of Light in Whangārei Town Basin in 2024 – one of the city’s many Matariki events.