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Look out! It’s Chilean Needle Grass
There is no better time to spot Chilean Needle Grass (CNG) than right now. CNG is an invasive pest weed that poses a major threat to primary production and the biodiversity of dry grasslands.

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Moki, protector of Pitt
Moki is a one-year old Jack Russell Terrier, and he’s the newest member of the Chatham Islands Council biosecurity team. Moki’s mission – to keep Pitt Island rat-free.

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150 years ago, on the Chatham Islands
On August 14, 1868 at 10.15am, a magnitude 8.5-9.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Chile.

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New tsunami evacuation zones online
Tsunami evacuation zones for the Chatham Islands are now online on Canterbury Maps.

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Chatham Islands biosecurity book promotes No Pests Please
A new book produced by the Chatham Islands Council and Environment Canterbury aims to highlight the key pests that threaten the Islands’ unique natural values.
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