Court orders NZ landowner to restore critical wetland habitat damaged by unauthorized drainage and clearing.

In Northland, New Zealand, a court ordered landowner Harvey to restore the Kaimaumau wetland, a critical habitat for endangered species, after he cleared large areas of vegetation and installed unauthorized drains. The Environment Court mandated Harvey to stop drainage, restore natural water flow, plant native species, remove pollutants, and report progress to the Northland Regional Council. Conservationists praised the legal action and called for more government investment in wetland protection.

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