goodonya's Journal

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Stephen Thorpe. I hope justice is served swiftly and the assailant caught. We have lost a highly valued member of our community. Although I did not meet Stephen, he was the first to identify a beetle that I found which he noted was a new to New Zealand observation. He also assisted in identifying many other observations of mine. His skills and commitment will be sorely missed. May you rest in peace Stephen and thank you for your immense efforts

You may read more about this here:

iNaturalist in memory of Stephen Thorpe page:
https://inaturalist.nz/posts/98101-in-memory-of-stephen-thorpe-stephen_thorpe#activity_comment_d98470fa-47a4-47c4-9f36-4de6223f62b0

News story:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350390995/naturalist-killed-auckland-tennis-club-cried-help-seen-violent-struggle-alleged

The Ministry for Primary Industries is asking gardeners to keep an eye out for a “pretty plant” that is highly toxic to people and animals.

Cape Tulip begins to flower next month and can easily spread, says Eric Janssen, media manager at the Ministry for Primary Industries.

See more info here including photos:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/home-property/350272551/mpi-warns-about-dangerous-pretty-flower

An invasive freshwater clam discovered in the Waikato River has the potential to destroy native habitats, clog water supplies and hydro dams, and infest Lake Taupō if not properly contained.
Please keep and eye open for it and contact MPI with any info. Please also post your observations
More info at sites below:

https://mpicwp.cwp.govt.nz/news/media-releases/call-for-community-vigilance-as-new-clam-species-found-in-waikato-river/?utm_source=notification-email

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/waikato/300888463/invasive-clam-found-in-waikato-river-could-decimate-native-species-infest-lake-taup-and-clog-hydro-dams?fbclid=IwAR2DF840GnO_fWiKeV8xDIGfLPev9JDV1HKJumXqLwCKisGLXDaMNZhgHXk