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Tangoio Falls Track Closed By Landslide
Tuesday, 26 April 2022, 4:02 pm | Department of Conservation
A slip on the Tangoio Falls track in Hawke’s Bay has led to the temporary closure of the track. The Tangoio Falls track from White Pine Bush Carpark heading south to the lookout is closed due to the landslide, where fallen trees and other track ... More >>
Two Dead Hector’s Dolphins Found On The West Coast And Southland
Thursday, 21 April 2022, 10:15 am | Department of Conservation
Two more dead Hector’s dolphins have been located on South Island beaches. One dead Hector’s dolphin was discovered just south of Greymouth on Monday 11 April, and a second at Tiwai on Saturday 16 April. Department of Conservation Marine Species ... More >>
Report Recommends Changes To DOC Treaty Implementation
Friday, 8 April 2022, 10:00 am | Department of Conservation
A report advocating changes to help the Department of Conservation meet its Treaty of Waitangi obligations has been released ahead of public consultation on proposed policy changes. The Options Development Group (ODG) report, the views of an independent ... More >>
Native Bird Comeback A Welcome Surprise
Friday, 8 April 2022, 9:55 am | Department of Conservation
The stellar rise of mohua/yellowhead and other native birds in South Westland’s Landsborough valley is a welcome surprise to Department of Conservation scientists. Recent counts of this Ngāi Tahu taonga species have reached 517 in the study area, ... More >>
GPS Project Reveals Travels Of North Island Kākā
Monday, 4 April 2022, 12:32 pm | Department of Conservation
Analysis of new data from birds fitted with transmitters has revealed North Island kākā flying long distances and even taking an avian ‘OE’. Kākā are a native parrot usually found in ancient forests. They have central North Island strongholds ... More >>
Dead Hector’s Dolphin Found On Brighton Beach
Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 9:59 am | Department of Conservation
A member of the public discovered a dead adult Hector’s dolphin on Brighton Beach in Christchurch on Saturday (19 March). Department of Conservation Aquatic Director Elizabeth Heeg says the adult dolphin appeared to have died recently, although it ... More >>
CITES Reminder As Border Reopens
Thursday, 17 March 2022, 12:36 pm | Department of Conservation
“Are your goods all good?” That’s the message from the Department of Conservation (DOC) for travellers who are bringing wildlife items into New Zealand as the nation reopens its borders. New Zealand is a party to the Convention on International Trade ... More >>
Ten The Lucky Number For Whio
Wednesday, 9 March 2022, 9:40 am | Department of Conservation
Whio, the iconic rapid-riding blue ducks which feature on the $10 note, are being celebrated today. March 10 marks over 10 years of partnership between the Department of Conservation and Genesis Energy on the Whio Forever Programme. The partnership ... More >>
Whanganui Journey Temporarily Closed
Wednesday, 2 March 2022, 10:19 am | Department of Conservation
As agreed with iwi, DOC yesterday morning closed the Whanganui Journey Great Walk due to confirmed cases of COVID-19 among a group of paddlers. Whanganui Operations Manager Connie Norgate says four canoeists who came off the awa at Pipiriki on 28 ... More >>
Missing Mohua Return After 20-year Absence
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 10:12 am | Department of Conservation
The chatter of mohua/yellowhead can once again be heard in the Poulter valley in Arthur’s Pass National Park after a 20-year absence after the release of 41 birds there yesterday. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2203/9b88f17d585ef9b17e94.jpeg" ... More >>
Second Dead Hector’s Dolphin West Coast
Friday, 25 February 2022, 4:23 pm | Department of Conservation
A dead Hector’s dolphin has been found on the West Coast today, exactly a week after one was found further south. This morning a member of the public contacted the Department of Conservation after finding a dead dolphin at Rapahoe Beach, near ... More >>
Dead Hector’s Dolphin Found On West Coast
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 2:57 pm | Department of Conservation
A dead Hector’s dolphin was discovered last Friday (18 February) at a beach near Mikonui, south of Hokitika, by a member of the public. Department of Conservation Aquatic Director Elizabeth Heeg says the adult dolphin appeared to have died recently. ... More >>
Te Puke Heritage Pā Restoration Underway Thanks To Jobs For Nature
Tuesday, 15 February 2022, 1:36 pm | Department of Conservation
The first steps to restoring Maungaruahine Pā, an imposing hilltop fortress which stands gazing out over the flat lands to the coast at Pāpāmoa, are underway. The pā site, formally Maungaruahine Pā Historic Reserve, was returned to Waitaha-a-Hei ... More >>
Severe Storm Damage Heaphy Track
Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 3:19 pm | Department of Conservation
Last week’s torrential rain has severely damaged parts of the Heaphy Track and it is closed until Sunday (13 February). Department of Conservation Buller Operations Manager Suvi Van Smit says rangers flew by helicopter over the track yesterday to ... More >>
Protected Birds Aren’t Target Practice
Tuesday, 25 January 2022, 4:22 pm | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation staff are appalled at reports of protected seabirds found killed or injured by blowdarts in Waikanae. There have been two Facebook posts in the last fortnight regarding sightings of red billed gulls on the Kapiti Coast with ... More >>
Pōwhiri For National Stewardship Land Panel
Tuesday, 25 January 2022, 10:39 am | Department of Conservation
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae and Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio will formally welcome the Western South Island stewardship land national panel to the West Coast with a pōwhiri at the Arahura marae near Hokitika today. The Minister ... More >>
Bold Bittern Bucks The Trend, Strikes A Pose In Backyard
Thursday, 20 January 2022, 1:34 pm | Department of Conservation
A bold young bittern has caused a stir in Waikato, striking a pose in a Cambridge couple’s urban backyard. Australasian bittern/matuku are rare in New Zealand. The wetland species’ population is estimated to be less than 1000 individuals, and ... More >>
$5000 Reward In Kaikōura Seal Killings Investigation
Tuesday, 11 January 2022, 9:26 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is offering a $5000 reward for information that leads to the conviction of whoever was responsible for killing at least eight fur seals on the Kaikōura coast late last year. Eight fur seals are known to have been shot ... More >>
Increase In Great White Shark Sightings In The Tauranga Area
Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 11:17 am | Department of Conservation
An increase in Great White shark sightings in the Tauranga area have prompted the Department of Conservation to remind people to remain vigilant when out swimming and to report all sightings to 0800 DOC HOT. Reports of great whites have increased ... More >>
More Wins Than Losses In Latest Bird Threat Report
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 7:22 pm | Department of Conservation
The latest bird threat classification report is a testament to conservation efforts throughout Aotearoa, but we can’t take our eye off the ball. Of the 491 birds assessed by an expert panel, 25 species have improved in status while 22 have declined since ... More >>
