Project Noah is a tool that nature lovers can use to explore and document local wildlife and a common technology platform that research groups can use to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
National grid operator Transpower says the hydro lake levels are at 67 percent of where they would normally be at this time of year, but there is no cause for worry yet.
The Manapōuri catchment area has had just 77 percent of its normal rainfall so far this year.
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The smelter consumes about 13 percent of the country s power and it will reduce its hourly use by up to 30.5MW.
A spokesperson said the decision would ensure there was enough supply for the rest of New Zealand. We are pleased to now be in position to be able to do more to assist New Zealand s security of supply for all customers should the lake levels not be replenished in the short term.
A biography says he discovered his passion for the outdoors as a child and studied mountain recreation before taking up a job as a Glacier Guide in Franz Josef. A fascination with Antarctica s extreme environment and the history of its early explorers led him to join Antarctica New Zealand in 2009 as a field trainer at Scott Base. Arnold’s experience keeping people safe in some of the world s toughest conditions was featured in a National Geographic programme called
Continent 7: Antarctica in 2016.
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Tom Arnold, when he was working for Abseil Access, beside Tombstone Rock , above SH1, Kaikōura in 2017.
Wind down on Waiheke in New Zealand s best travel deals
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Wander the vines at the Waiheke Festival. Photo / File
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Waiheke Autumn Festival
If you relish the idea of a festival of fabulous wine and food, secure your ticket to the inaugural Waiheke Island Wine and Food Festival it s less than a month away. The threeday event, open from 10am-5pm, begins on Friday, May 14. Restricted to over 18-year-olds, a Festival Passport costs $180. There will be wine-tastings, food-pairings, artworks on display and live music and your ticket covers your return ferry-ride from Auckland with Fullers, plus hop-on, hop-off shuttles for the event s 10 vineyards. The island has accommodation options to suit all budgets.