Kevin Hackwell
Govt backs off big conservation cuts, saves 60 jobs
Sixty frontline jobs at DOC have been saved as the Government backs off deep cuts to its budget. Audio
DOC loses 140 jobs
Listening to that was the advocacy manager of Forest and Bird, Kevin Hackwell. Audio
Forest and Bird says DoC frontline staff to be 'laid off'
Forest and Bird says a Department of Conservation plan to lay off frontline staff in favour of recruiting volunteers will seriously impact on wildlife and landscapes. Audio
Forest and Bird not impressed by mining lobbies
Mining companies appear to have pushed for a relaxation of rules governing their industry during a review of the Crown Minerals Act. Audio
Orange roughy protection debated
Tough restrictions may be placed on the fishing of Orange Roughy if moves to have it declared a threatened species of fish are successful. Audio
New water rules fall short say critics
New rules to safeguard the country's water supply will change how councils and the Environment Court police the resource. Audio
Is mining on conservation land really off the agenda?
With Kevin Hackwell - Forest and Bird Advocacy Manager and Professor Dave Craw - Geologist and environmental scientist who has researched on the environmental effects of mining. Audio
Prime Minister on Mining in Schedule 4 protected lands
Forest and Bird advocacy manager, Kevin Hackwell is warning the government they will have a fight on their hands if they force the changes through. Audio
Battelines drawn as Cabinet debates mining changes
Conservation groups say the battlelines are drawn as they wait for the Government's decision on allowing mining on some protected conservation land. Audio
Insight, Sunday 28 March: Mining on Conservation Land
Ian Telfer examines whether mining can really be done in an environmentally friendly manner on conservation land. Audio
To mine or not to mine
Lobbyists argue their cases - Morning Report's joined by the acting chief executive of the mineral industry group Straterra, Chris Baker, and the independent conservation group Forest and Bird's… Audio
Forest and Bird react to mining plans
Listening to the last item was Forest and Bird's Advocacy manager Kevin Hackwell. Audio
Forest and Bird - Government leaks 'an embarassment'
Listening to Iain Rennie was Kevin Hackwell from Forest and Bird. Audio
Kiwi soars to top of NZ bird poll
The little spotted kiwi, or the flightless national bore according to some, one of five varieties of our national bird which has finally soared to victory in the Bird of the Year poll. Audio
Regional councils say 'dirty farmers' are being caught
Regional councils say 'dirty farmers' are being caught out by a more vigilant inspection regime. Audio
The Sunday Group : Managing Fisheries
NZ is said to have one of the most sustainable fish management systems in the world but it's still not without its problems. Audio
The Sunday Group
The high country tenure review with guests Kevin Hackwell, Don Aubrey, Ann Brower and David Parker. Audio
Deforestation Debate
CEO of Forest Industry Contractors Association John Stulen, and Forest and Bird's Advocacy Manager Kevin Hackwell. Audio