New Zealand's Bug of the Year 2023
Have you voted for New Zealand’s bug of the year yet? 🐞🦗
The Entomological Society of New Zealand has identified 24 strong contenders.
Two of the nominees are being represented by our very own scientists, Dr Chrissie Painting (Tuwhaipapa - Giraffe Weevil) and PhD student, Simon Connolly (Kahuwai - Black Tunnelweb Spider). 🕷️
“Conservation tends to focus on charismatic species such as endangered birds, but invertebrates and their global decline are often overlooked,” says Chrissie.
Vote for your favourite bug now 👉 bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz...
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#BugOfTheYear2023 #BugOfTheYear #NZConservation #Conservation #NZInsects #Insects #InsectBiodiversity #Aotearoa #NewZealand
Mindful Drawing and Painting
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It’s involved significant financial fireworks over conflicting opinions but Hamilton City Council’s 2024-34 long term plan (LTP) is now set to narrowly get the nod for adoption on Thursday.
But several senior councillors warn it won’t all be plain sailing for mayor Paula Southgate and her supporters, even if they have the numbers for their approach.
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