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No way to save Okuru pilot whales
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 4:28 pm | Department of Conservation
A difficult decision has been made to humanely euthanise 12 stranded pilot whales that were alive after a total of 38 stranded at the mouth of the Okuru River south of Haast. More >>
Investigation into dead shellfish at marine reserve
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 12:36 pm | Department of Conservation
The discovery of a large number of dead shellfish, in the Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve on Auckland’s North Shore, has sparked a multi-agency investigation led by the Department of Conservation(DOC). More >>
Illegal fishing offenders plead guilty
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 1:20 pm | Department of Conservation
Two Havelock North men have pleaded guilty to fishing in the Te Angiangi marine reserve. They have each paid $750 in restitution. More >>
It takes a community to raise a whio
Sunday, 1 April 2018, 2:57 pm | Department of Conservation
Today marks the start of Whio Awareness Month, when DOC and Genesis Energy and their community partners celebrate the success of concerted efforts by many parties to improve the prospects for New Zealand’s river rapid-riding blue duck. More >>
DOC responding to possible stoat sighting on Motuihe Island
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 4:50 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is responding to a possible sighting of a stoat on pest-free Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf. More >>
DOC reminds hunters to play it safe this season
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 10:31 am | Department of Conservation
While hunters are looking forward to the upcoming deer breeding season, which starts late March, the Department of Conservation (DOC) is reminding them to play it safe. More >>
DOC reminds hunters to follow the rules this ‘roar’ season
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 1:29 pm | Department of Conservation
Hunters are looking forward to deer breeding season, known as the ‘roar’ or ‘rut’, which starts late March and goes through April. During this period, male deer ‘roar’ to warn off rival stags; making it a good time to hunt. The Department of Conservation ... More >>
DOC reminds hunters to follow the rules this ‘roar’ season
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 9:38 am | Department of Conservation
Hunters are looking forward to deer breeding season, known as the ‘roar or ‘rut’, which starts late March and goes through April. More >>
Paua poachers apprehended in Wellington Marine Reserve
Monday, 26 March 2018, 9:20 am | Department of Conservation
Two men are likely to face heavy penalties after helping themselves to paua in rock pools within the Taputeranga Marine Reserve. More >>
Happy 21st Birthday Sirocco
Friday, 23 March 2018, 10:04 am | Department of Conservation
Sirocco, the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) spokesbird kākāpō, celebrates his 21st ‘birthday’, officially known as his hatchday, today and DOC is encouraging others to join in his milestone birthday. More >>
Wild horse muster in April
Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 8:30 am | Department of Conservation
Up to 300 Kaimanawa wild horses may need to be removed this April from the Waiouru Military Training Area (WMTA) during the muster. As many as possible will be homed but all horses not adopted will be destroyed. More >>
Goldie Bush tracks closing in support of rahui
Saturday, 17 March 2018, 12:06 pm | Department of Conservation
Goldie Bush tracks closing in support of rahui The Department of Conservation (DOC) is temporarily closing all tracks in Goldie Bush Scenic Reserve, in support of the rāhui placed by Te Kawerau ā Maki to protect kauri in the Waitakere Ranges. The ... More >>
DOC traps stoat on Motutapu Island
Thursday, 15 March 2018, 3:22 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation(DOC) has trapped and killed a stoat on pest-free Motutapu Island in the Hauraki Gulf. More >>
Moth wroth unleashed
Thursday, 15 March 2018, 12:06 pm | Department of Conservation
The invasive weed ragwort will feel the wroth of moths after ragwort plume moths were released into the Grebe valley, Fiordland National Park, as a biocontrol measure. The project, undertaken by the Department of Conservation (DOC) in partnership with ... More >>
Fiordland bats and birds on the increase
Friday, 9 March 2018, 11:49 am | Department of Conservation
New Zealand’s two bat species and native birds are thriving after predator control work in Fiordland National Park, Department of Conservation monitoring this summer shows. More >>
Introducing the new Royal cam albatross family
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 3:47 pm | Department of Conservation
A new albatross family is centre stage on the Royal cam at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head on Otago Peninsula. More >>
Myrtle rust found on public conservation land
Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 12:46 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) today confirmed myrtle rust has been found on public conservation land. More >>
DOC ceases transporting staff in Robinson helicopters
Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 12:32 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has decided to permanently cease the use of Robinson helicopters to transport DOC employees. More >>
Company convicted for illegal grazing
Monday, 26 February 2018, 2:22 pm | Department of Conservation
Illegally grazing 380 cattle in a conservation area for two weeks in 2017 could cost a Southland farming company more than $100,000. More >>
New technology deployed to prevent sea lion pup deaths
Friday, 23 February 2018, 12:49 pm | Department of Conservation
Scientists from the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Deepwater Group (DWG) say GPS technology and remote cameras are helping them better understand how to prevent sea lion pups from dying on the subantarctic islands. More >>
