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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 >>