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Kahurangi gets takahē tick with first eggs found
Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 1:24 pm | Department of Conservation
The pitter patter of little takahē feet is on the cards at Kahurangi National Park after the first eggs of the new wild population have been found. Takahē trio Te Uatorikiriki, Rerehu and Pipper have successfully laid three eggs in one nest at ... More >>
DOC welcomes arrest over threats against staff
Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 11:32 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) says it welcomes the arrest of a man over threats made against staff, saying this particular case has been harrowing. Police have arrested and charged a man with blackmail in relation to four threatening letters that were ... More >>
New tahr hunting opportunity offered this summer
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 2:01 pm | Department of Conservation
For the first time the Department of Conservation (DOC) will be providing opportunities for hunters to gain air-access to the Hooker/Landsborough Wilderness Area, Adams Wilderness area and nine sites in Westland Tai Poutini National Park early in 2019. More >>
DOC extends submission deadlines for park plan reviews
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 9:31 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation(DOC) has extended the public submission period for the draft Aoraki/Mount Cook and Westland Tai Poutini national park management plans. More >>
Funeral arrangements
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 3:56 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is working closely with the families of senior rangers Paul Hondelink and, Scott Theobald on the arrangements for their funerals. More >>
DOC supporting family and colleagues after helicopter crash
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 4:19 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is rallying around family and colleagues of the staff who died in a helicopter crash this morning in Wanaka. More >>
DOC releases Tahr Control Operational Plan
Tuesday, 16 October 2018, 11:20 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) will begin tahr control this week following the release of its operational plan outlining how it will work with the hunting sector to reduce tahr numbers in the central South Island. More >>
DOC to restrict beehive movement on PCL
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 11:36 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is putting immediate restrictions on all beehive movements on Public Conservation Land (PCL) in a bid to contain the spread of the fungal disease myrtle rust. More >>
Kākā intruders on the increase
Monday, 8 October 2018, 11:14 am | Department of Conservation
Flat hunting season in Wellington usually starts with the students in February. However, this year kākā breeding activity is bringing a wave of unwanted intruders into Wellington properties. More >>
Is Tongariro Alpine Crossing right hike for you
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 7:44 pm | Department of Conservation
The apparently preventable fatality of a hiker on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing yesterday was a deeply saddening tragedy says Department of Conservation Operations Manager, Bhrent Guy. More >>
No decision made on tahr control
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 7:41 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has made no decision on the detail of an operational control plan to reduce the tahr population over the next eight months, despite recent hunter commentary. More >>
Rāhui Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 8:35 pm | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation & Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro Pānui - Rāhui Tongariro Alpine Crossing More >>
Manawatu rivers are breeding grounds for shorebirds
Monday, 24 September 2018, 7:51 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is asking everyone to watch out for nesting shorebirds on our rivers this spring and summer. More >>
Rāhui Mt Ruapehu Summit Area
Sunday, 23 September 2018, 11:59 am | Department of Conservation
HE RĀHUI He aituā! He aituā! He takanga ki Te Wai ā-moe kua riro rā. Tēnei ngā uri te karanga atu ki ngā mana, ki tapu kia rāhuitia ngā pāpāringa o Te Wai ā-moe. It is with sadness that the iwi of Ruapehu: Uenuku, Ngāti Tūwharetoa ... More >>
Pest Feast on the menu this Conservation Week in Wellington
Friday, 14 September 2018, 9:47 am | Department of Conservation
People can give our native species a helping hand in Wellington next week by answering the call to Conservation Week. Local food trucks at Harbourside Market will serve pest-themed dishes with prizes for the first to eat their way through the menu, including ... More >>
Update: Dog attack on a seal
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 5:28 pm | Department of Conservation
We will be following up with the dog owner about the incident as part of our investigation. More >>
DOC seeking information about a dog attack on a seal
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 1:11 pm | Department of Conservation
The dog described as small and white with ginger markings was filmed by a member of the public attacking a New Zealand fur seal/kekeno on The Pines/Kairaki beach. More >>
Have your say - Aoraki/Mount Cook and Westland Plan Reviews
Saturday, 8 September 2018, 1:47 pm | Department of Conservation
DOC is seeking the views of the public on draft management plans for Aoraki/Mount Cook and Westland Tai Poutini National Parks. More >>
DOC and agencies stand up for 1080 to protect forests
Friday, 7 September 2018, 3:15 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is fully committed to the use of 1080 to protect our forests and native wildlife in the face of the current campaign of misinformation and is joined by other agencies in standing up for the use of this pesticide. More >>
Paparoa Track –New Opening Date
Thursday, 6 September 2018, 12:24 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has announced the Paparoa Track will now open in September 2019, rather than next April. More >>
