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Where’s Your Dog At? Call To Keep Dogs Safe By Not Letting Them Roam
Thursday, 8 February 2024, 11:36 am | Department of Conservation
Owners who prevent their dogs from roaming can sleep easier knowing their dog isn’t in danger. Save the Kiwi and the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai are joining forces to encourage dog owners to make a pledge to prevent their dogs from roaming. ... More >>
Turtle Time Is A Long Time
Friday, 2 February 2024, 10:33 am | Department of Conservation
DOC is urging people to do their ‘due diligence’ before buying a pet red-eared slider turtle, as they pose a serious threat to native freshwater plants and animals if abandoned. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/9e5e456c21fab5d8adee.jpeg" ... More >>
Waituna Wetland’s Vulnerability In The Spotlight
Thursday, 1 February 2024, 2:43 pm | Department of Conservation
The Awarua-Waituna Wetlands near Invercargill have incredible ecological and cultural value, but, as World Wetlands Day approaches, a concerning algal bloom illustrates wetland vulnerability. World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on February 2. ... More >>
DOC Says Sharks May Visit Mass Stranding Site In Mahia, Caution Urged
Friday, 26 January 2024, 3:56 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is warning people to be cautious around the waters of the Mahia peninsula, as the remains of stranded whales and dolphins may attract sharks. A pod of about 45 false killer whales and bottlenose dolphins stranded ... More >>
Fire Risk Temporarily Restricts Vehicle Access To Some South Island Conservation Areas
Friday, 26 January 2024, 2:15 pm | Department of Conservation
Areas of public conservation land in the Hakatere, St James, and Molesworth, in the eastern South Island will temporarily close to motorised vehicles due to high fire risk. The restrictions aim to reduce the risk of vehicles including 4WDs accidentally ... More >>
Man Sentenced For Skippering Vessel Into Flock Of Protected Seabirds
Thursday, 25 January 2024, 10:46 am | Department of Conservation
An Auckland man has been fined $2500 after he was successfully prosecuted for deliberately skippering a speedboat through a flock of protected seabirds – he then shared the video of the incident on social media. Matthew Jurlina, a professional rugby player, ... More >>
Work Programme Announced For Cathedral Cove Options Development
Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 1:13 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has announced the work it will undertake to determine viable, safe and resilient long-term solutions for visitor access and experience at Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove. Tinaka Mearns, DOC’s Hauraki-Waikato-Taranaki ... More >>
Matiu/Somes Island Wharf To Be Rebuilt
Monday, 15 January 2024, 12:47 pm | Department of Conservation
Access to Matiu/Somes Island in Wellington will be restricted from February 19, 2024, to allow for the 85-year-old wharf to be rebuilt. The existing wharf was initially built in 1938 and is due for replacement. The new wharf is intended to last for up ... More >>
Mountain Bikers Fined Over Tongariro Alpine Crossing Rule Breach
Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 11:08 am | Department of Conservation
Two Swiss tourists spotted cycling the Tongariro Alpine Crossing have been fined $400 each and had their bikes confiscated by the Department of Conservation. Video footage obtained by DOC shows trampers on the Crossing watching on in bemusement ... More >>
DOC Call To Prevent The Spread Of Invasive Algae To Lakes And Rivers
Tuesday, 9 January 2024, 9:40 am | Department of Conservation
People heading into Nelson Lakes National Park this summer are being asked to clean their gear at new cleaning stations to prevent invasive algae being spread to the park’s pristine alpine lakes and rivers. The microscopic algae lindavia and didymo, ... More >>
Baby Māui Dolphin Found On South Auckland Beach
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 2:08 pm | Department of Conservation
A baby Māui dolphin has been found dead on an isolated south Auckland beach. DOC’s Marine Technical Advisor Kristina Hillock says the baby dolphin – thought to be just a few days old - was found on Karioitahi Beach, west of Pukekohe, on Wednesday ... More >>
Warning Issued Over Dangers Of Waikato Fishing Spot
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 4:18 pm | Department of Conservation
Don’t go fishing at Papanui Point. That’s the clear message from three public sector agencies as the nation heads into the holiday season – and the opportunity to go fishing looms for many Waikato people during the festive break. Papanui Point ... More >>
Coastal Experiences Put Emphasis On History
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 11:22 pm | Department of Conservation
Summer visitors to Hahei and Cathedral Cove can enjoy the cultural history of several significant sites and other coastal locations with the opening of new and improved walking tracks. DOC, working with mana whenua Ngāti Hei and other stakeholders, ... More >>
Coastal Experiences Put Emphasis On History
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 6:28 pm | Department of Conservation
Summer visitors to Hahei and Cathedral Cove can enjoy the cultural history of several significant sites and other coastal locations with the opening of new and improved walking tracks. DOC, working with mana whenua Ngāti Hei and other stakeholders, ... More >>
Coastal Experiences Put Emphasis On History
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 2:00 pm | Department of Conservation
Summer visitors to Hahei and Cathedral Cove can enjoy the cultural history of several significant sites and other coastal locations with the opening of new and improved walking tracks. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2312/1ba27ffc7937d8e9c911.jpeg" ... More >>
Survey Shows Kiwis Are Excited By Heritage
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 9:39 am | Department of Conservation
A recent survey commissioned by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Tohu Whenua shows Kiwis want more opportunities to learn about Aotearoa New Zealand’s heritage. The views of more than 1400 Tohu Whenua heritage site visitors were recorded in the ... More >>
Public Feedback Sought On Pure Tūroa Concession Application
Monday, 18 December 2023, 1:55 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa Limited’s application for a concession to operate Tūroa Ski Area on Mt Ruapehu, after Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited entered liquidation in 2023. Deputy Director-General Policy ... More >>
More Water On Tap At Six DOC Huts On Te Araroa
Monday, 18 December 2023, 9:28 am | Department of Conservation
New water tanks will help keep water on tap for high numbers of Te Araroa trail walkers at six huts in the top of the South Island where water has often run out in summer. The Te Araroa Trust has provided 2000-litre rainwater tanks at Department ... More >>
Bush Clearance Leads To DOC Investigation
Thursday, 14 December 2023, 3:20 pm | Department of Conservation
The clearance of several areas of native bush within Egmont National Park/Te Papa Kura-o-Taranaki has prompted a Department of Conservation investigation. Senior Ranger Cameron Hunt says in July DOC staff became aware of several sections ... More >>
Feline Frustration Returns For DOC In Taranaki
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 3:34 pm | Department of Conservation
DOC staff in Taranaki are concerned for vulnerable native wildlife after another case of domestic cat has been brought into the region’s national park emerged. In August last year, DOC issued a plea to the public to leave domestic pets at home ... More >>
