"The 2023 Global Slavery Index estimates that on any given day in 2021, there were 8,000 individuals living in modern slavery in New Zealand. This equates to a prevalence of 1.6 people in modern slavery for every thousand people in the country. Despite comparatively low prevalence, several forms of modern slavery are reported in New Zealand, including forced labour, forced sexual exploitation of adults, commercial sexual exploitation of children, and forced marriage."

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Modern slavery in New Zealand | Walk Free

The 2023 Global Slavery Index country study for New Zealand.

"A toxic plant, which can temporarily cause blindness and is threatening to take over large areas of New Zealand's coast" Don't disturb the plants, because that can spread the seeds. The sap is toxic so don't cut or break the stems.  Call the MPI hotline on 0800 80 99 66, or report it online at

Biosecurity New Zealand // Online Notifications

MPI pest and disease reporter

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/533036/battle-to-eradicate-toxic-species-silently-established-on-remote-beach

Some shots from the garden on a wet Spring day #WellyWednesday #PōnekePics #BloomScrolling

Adoptions are open again... "Kākāpō adoptions are a special way to support the conservation of this taonga species. You can adopt a kākāpō for yourself or as a gift. "

Adopt a kākāpō

Kākāpō adoptions are a special way to support the conservation of this taonga species. You can adopt a kākāpō for yourself or as a gift.