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New Zealand teacher and students turn coastal paddock into native habitat

Retired teacher Janet Pottinger spent 29 years helping Buller High School students restore native vegetation at Tauranga Bay and Cape Foulwind in New Zealand. Since 1997, around 2,800 students have planted 12,425 native plants across 108 trips. The project has transformed former grassland into habitat supporting birds, seals, lizards and other native wildlife.

New Zealand teacher and students turn coastal paddock into native habitat

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Semenyo says Cape Verde’s World Cup success was no surprise

Ghana and Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo says Cape Verde’s impressive run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not surprise African players who had previously faced the island nation.

  • Antoine Semenyo states Cape Verde's World Cup success was expected.
  • Nine out of ten African nations advanced to knockout stages.
  • Cape Verde's progress boosts African football's global perception.

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