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Auckland’s Motutapu Pest Free Once Again
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 9:21 am | Department of Conservation
The rat was filmed stocking up on toxic bait over four days in August, and since 8 Aug there have been no further sightings on the network of cameras. Last week a DOC rodent detection dog and handler, undertook a sweep of the island with no detections ... More >>
Wellingtonians Should Check Roofs To Avoid Kākā-Tastrophe
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 2:25 pm | Department of Conservation
Breeding season for kākā is in full swing from September through to April, and mated pairs will be prospecting for nesting sites. David Moss, Ranger Biodiversity, says your attic might be prime real estate for these feathered flat-hunters. More >>
Takahē On Motutapu Have Best Breeding Season Ever
Monday, 30 September 2024, 11:11 am | Department of Conservation
On 1st October the five juveniles will officially be counted in the total national population for the species of just over 500 birds. More >>
Rainbow Valley Kea Show Early Signs Of Breeding Success
Friday, 27 September 2024, 11:49 am | Department of Conservation
DOC’s Senior Biodiversity Ranger for Nelson Lakes, Melissa Griffin admits it’s early days, but the signs are looking positive after working with OSPRI to plan a predator control operation prior to the breeding season. More >>
William Hartree Memorial Lodge Opening For Bookings
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 5:53 pm | Department of Conservation
The Lodge is in the William Hartree Memorial Scenic Reserve in Puketitiri. The area is known for its regenerating forest which largely exists through the efforts of dedicated local conservationists. More >>
Watch Out For Wild Turtles
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 7:31 pm | Department of Conservation
If you see a turtle in the wild, take a photo and record it on iNaturalist or the Find-A-Pest app. This helps DOC and regional councils to understand where the turtles are, how many there are, and it informs how we manage them. More >>
Hawksbill Turtle Beached On Aotea, Brought To Auckland Zoo
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 6:39 pm | Department of Conservation
“While this hawksbill has no external injuries, it is extremely underweight and remains in a critical condition, so its future remains uncertain,” says Auckland Zoo vet, Dr Adam Naylor. More >>
Public Asked For Sightings Of Pygmy Blue Whale Freed From Kawau Wharf
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 2:37 pm | Department of Conservation
The whale was freed at about 6 pm last night following the removal of several piles from the private Schoolhouse Bay wharf under which the whale was lodged. More >>
Now Hear This! The Great Matuku Muster A Call To Action
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:51 pm | Department of Conservation
The muster is supported a series of workshops around New Zealand help people learn more about the cryptic species and know what to listen for. More >>
Awaroa/Godley Head Reopens After Remediation For Contamination
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:37 am | Department of Conservation
Alongside the significant heritage and cultural values at the site, Awaroa also offers outstanding sea views and great walking or mountain biking. It’s an awesome day out and we’re thrilled to have the site open to the public again – especially ... More >>
Tree Removal Marks Start Of Track Reinstatement Work
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:36 am | Department of Conservation
DOC has two Mautohe Cathedral Cove work programmes underway, funded through the International Visitor Levy. More >>
Best Results Ever For Predator Control
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 4:57 pm | Department of Conservation
DOC delivered 24 aerial predator control operations across 735,000 ha in the past year. Monitoring has revealed exceptionally good results from this work, with rats consistently reduced to undetectable or very low levels and stoats and possums effectively ... More >>
Rapid Growth For Weeds List
Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 10:14 am | Department of Conservation
The list of weeds threatening New Zealand’s native plants and ecosystems has grown, with the addition of 112 species to the latest edition. More >>
Hi-Tech Trials Boost Research On Native Forest Carbon Stocks
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 12:14 pm | Department of Conservation
Trials collecting data on forests using helicopter-mounted hi-tech 3D lasers are underway, which could have significant benefits for climate change mitigation and conservation. More >>
Keeping Safe This Whitebaiting Season
Friday, 16 August 2024, 11:12 am | Department of Conservation
DOC is urging whitebaiters to have fun down at the river, follow the rules, and keep themselves and freshwater habitats safe as the whitebaiting season kicks off. More >>
Takahē Thrive In New Wild Home On Ngāi Tahu Whenua In Ōtākou/Otago
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 8:26 pm | Department of Conservation
The thriving takahē population at Greenstone Station is a testament to the collaborative efforts of Ngāi Tahu, DOC, and our team at Fulton Hogan. Seeing these birds adapt and raise offspring in their new environment is incredibly rewarding. More >>
Threatened Dabchick Victim Of Dog Attack
Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 5:47 pm | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation Rotorua Operations Manager Zane Jensen says it’s upsetting for DOC staff and conservation group members to see a healthy adult dabchick needlessly killed by a pet. More >>
Actions For Nature Matter This Conservation Week
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 4:43 pm | Department of Conservation
Director-General Penny Nelson says nature is at the heart of everything we do and is vital for our economy. Nature provides quality air to breathe, water to drink and soil to grow food – the services nature provides are worth around $57 billion ... More >>
Te Araroa Trail Pass To Be Introduced This Summer
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 10:05 am | Department of Conservation
Te Araroa Trust and the Department of Conservation have teamed up to create the Te Araroa ‘Trail Pass’ for summer 2024/25. From the northern cape of Te Rerenga Wairua, to the southern bluff of Motupōhue, Te Araroa spans the length of Aotearoa ... More >>
Two Hawke’s Bay Sites Re-open To Public
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 3:08 pm | Department of Conservation
The two popular sites had been closed since Cyclone Gabrielle swept across the country in February last year. Senior Community Ranger Lindsay Tallman says the cyclone caused significant damage to the area. More >>
