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Department of Conservation - Latest News [Page 27]
New DOC uniform
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 12:14 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is marking World Ranger Day by launching a new uniform for its frontline rangers that is more comfortable and offers greater protection from the elements. More >>
Second Kaikoura sperm whale found dead
Monday, 30 July 2018, 1:50 pm | Department of Conservation
The death of a second semi-resident Kaikoura sperm whale in a month has been met with concern by those who know the animals. More >>
Captive population of rare skink established
Wednesday, 11 July 2018, 1:14 pm | Department of Conservation
A secure population of one of New Zealand’s rarest skinks, the critically endangered Chesterfield skink has been established in captivity, with support from the Endangered Species Foundation (ESF) and Auckland Zoo. More >>
Rat caught on pest-free Motutapu island
Tuesday, 10 July 2018, 10:07 am | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation (DOC) rangers have trapped a rat at Home Bay on pest-free Motutapu island in the Hauraki Gulf. More >>
Statement about the whale in Wellington Harbour and Matariki
Friday, 6 July 2018, 3:40 pm | Department of Conservation
We appreciate there’s a keen public interest in the welfare of the southern right whale spotted in Wellington Harbour this week. Concerns sparked that this whale would be negatively impacted by the Matariki fireworks display Wellington City Council ... More >>
Give the whale space
Thursday, 5 July 2018, 1:10 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) reminds keen whale watchers to keep at least 50m away from the rare southern right whale/tohora currently enjoying Wellington Harbour. More >>
Napier Menzshed goes green
Thursday, 5 July 2018, 12:32 pm | Department of Conservation
Hawke’s Bay bird lovers will soon be able to view their avian friends up close and without disturbing them thanks to the hard work of Napier Menzshed volunteers. More >>
More rock daisies growing at Ōhau Point
Thursday, 5 July 2018, 11:14 am | Department of Conservation
The outlook is looking brighter for the native Ōhau rock daisy enduring on its earthquake-damaged Kaikōura coastal home with new plantings and new growth emerging. More >>
A beautiful name, now watch her soar
Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 3:08 pm | Department of Conservation
The votes are in and DOC’s latest Royal cam albatross chick has her new ‘female explorers’ themed name. Amīria is the Māori translation for Amelia (after Amelia Earheart) and a fitting name for the newest princess of the skies. Amelia Earheart ... More >>
DOC investigating deaths of native gulls
Monday, 18 June 2018, 1:36 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is appealing for information about the deaths of nine red-billed gulls in Kaikōura. More >>
DOC changing its service to exporters
Friday, 15 June 2018, 4:12 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is making a change to a service it provides to businesses exporting deer and other animal products. More >>
Leave seals alone – they’re just resting
Thursday, 31 May 2018, 4:43 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is reminding people to leave seals alone to rest. DOC East Coast Operations Manager John Lucas says as Winter arrives rangers are already responding to phone calls about seals that have wandered on to sections ... More >>
Whio education resource in te reo for Taranaki schools
Thursday, 31 May 2018, 11:29 am | Department of Conservation
31 May 2018 A new resource in te reo Māori has been released by the Department of Conservation (DOC) in Taranaki. It looks closely at whio, the very special ducks that live on the rivers and streams of Mounga Taranaki. More >>
Help name the latest online sensation
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 11:53 am | Department of Conservation
Millions of people have spent the last three years watching her neighbours grow up. Now for the third year running the Department of Conservation is inviting people to help name the newest Royal cam albatross chick at the Taiaroa Head colony on Otago ... More >>
Whale wows Napier crowd
Thursday, 24 May 2018, 5:31 pm | Department of Conservation
A humpback whale stopped in Hawke’s Bay today for lunch and a show just off Napier’s Marine Parade beach. More >>
Rare birds and rockets
Thursday, 24 May 2018, 12:55 pm | Department of Conservation
Monitoring shows a critically endangered native shore bird continues to nest and breed near the Rocket Lab launch site on Mahia Peninsula. More >>
Kekeno (seals) need rest not rescue
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 1:36 pm | Department of Conservation
Kekeno (seals) need rest not rescue With seal season approaching, the Department of Conservation (DOC) is reminding people to leave kekeno/seal pups alone if they see them on shore. Kekeno have already been spotted by DOC rangers this year, at ... More >>
DOC disappointed by senseless shooting of protected falcon
Friday, 18 May 2018, 4:21 pm | Department of Conservation
DOC disappointed by senseless shooting of protected falcon A Department of Conservation (DOC) Hawke’s Bay ranger was called out to pick up a shot karearea/New Zealand falcon from a farm in Maraekakaho. The threatened and endemic bird was taken to a ... More >>
Okura Bush Walkway temporarily closed
Friday, 11 May 2018, 11:12 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is temporarily closing the walkway through Okura Bush Scenic Reserve, on Auckland’s North Shore. More >>
Earthmoving contractor working on Motutapu
Monday, 7 May 2018, 2:37 pm | Department of Conservation
An earthmoving contractor will be working on Motutapu island for the next four weeks, starting tomorrow (Tuesday May 8), repairing slip damage caused by Cyclone Debbie, just over a year ago. More >>
