Sounds Salmon Farms Hearing Presentation by Norm Gourdie
I am Norm Gourdie. I’ve lived here in the Sounds, in Ngakuta Bay, the one in Queen Charlotte Sound, just up the Sound from Picton, since 1981, that’s 36 years, and I am passionate about looking after this environment, and all of NZ, the world for that matter. I am not a practised speaker, so…
Read MoreSubmission on Mitigation of Sedimentation in the Sounds
The Guardians is sending a submission to the Council Plan relating to the issue of sedimentation from forestry activities and the damage that this causes to the life of the Sounds. The submission itself can be read here: [wpfilebase tag=file id=10 /] Please support this by adding your support to the document. You can do…
Read MoreSubmission on Marine Protected Areas Act
Submission on Proposed marine Protected Areas Act supporting legislation to deliver a network of Marine Reserves and other Marine Protected Areas
Read MoreTotaras for Totaranui
A project to replant the Marlborough Sounds with the native trees removed long ago. The aim is to include environmental education for young folk.
Read MoreHelen Clark Supports Marlborough Sounds Biosphere
Helen Clarke: I am very supportive of the designation of Biospheres. The proposal for Marlborough is exciting. All good for putting NZ on the map
Read MoreDavid Bellamy Supports Marlborough Sounds Biosphere
Message from David Bellamy supporting Guardians of the Sounds’ efforts to create the first NZ Biosphere Reserve in New Zealand
Read MoreMcGuinness Trust Article
UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Biosphere Reserves and MPA’s. NZ remains one of the few first world nations that still has no Biospheres.
Read MorePeter Beech elevated to Patron of Guardians of the Sounds # New Chairman
Peter Beech elevated to Patron of Guardians of the Sounds# New Chairman
Read MoreSafety Brief for Protest against King Salmon’s Proposed Plan change.
We don’t foresee any risks associated with Hikoi. We will have wardens to assist with people crossing the road when they leave the Marae. Once on the opposite side of road they will be instructed to keep to the footpath which is continuous all the way to Waikawa Bay. Hikoi will end at Waikawa Foreshore…
Read MoreEndeavour Express pick up at Waikawa for Protest Flotilla
We have just arranged for the big Endeavour Express catamaran to call at Waikawa Bay wharf at 10am on Saturday 29th September to take people off the Hikoi out to the protest at Ruakaka. This vessel can carry at least 40 people and has all the life jackets aboard, so no need to bring them,…
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