The public are being asked to assist with sightings of two rare and elusive wetland birds as part of a wider wetland bird project, following discoveries from the start of a multi-agency bird survey across numerous Otago wetlands. Both the Otago matuku-hūrepo .
Otago Regional Council has just released its Regional Threat Assessment for reptiles - the first in a series of threat assessments for indigenous species around Otago. The regional status of most reptiles found in Otago are threatened with extinction .
Prospective teachers must pass a performance assessment but studies show such tests do not improve teacher quality and dissuade people from entering the field.