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Endangered dolphin sighted in Napier
Monday, 11 December 2017, 4:59 pm | Department of Conservation
Endangered dolphin sighted in Napier Napier had a surprise visitor on the weekend – an endangered Hector’s dolphin. Endemic to New Zealand, this tiny marine mammal travelled a fair way from home to enjoy our warm weather – usually Hector’s dolphins ... More >>
Bay’s whitebait season closed
Monday, 11 December 2017, 10:36 am | Department of Conservation
With summer now upon us, the Department of Conservation (DOC) reminds the public that whitebait season has come to an end here in Hawke’s Bay. Since last August, many hundreds of fishermen have dropped nets at any one of the Bay’s whitebait ... More >>
DOC responds after possible rat sighting on Hauturu
Friday, 8 December 2017, 8:38 pm | Department of Conservation
DOC responds after possible rat sighting on Hauturu/Little Barrier Island The Department of Conservation (DOC) has activated a response plan following a possible rat sighting on pest-free Hauturu/ Little Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Hauturu is a pest-free ... More >>
Fine for fishing in Wellington marine reserve
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 2:04 pm | Department of Conservation
A public tip-off has led to the conviction of a man who illegally fished in Wellington’s Taputeranga Marine Reserve. More >>
DOC appalled at latest 1080 threats to staff
Tuesday, 5 December 2017, 1:57 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) confirms that it has asked New Zealand Police to investigate after receiving a second threatening letter from an anti-1080 protestor in Taranaki. More >>
Leopard seals in Auckland
Friday, 1 December 2017, 1:21 pm | Department of Conservation
Leopard seals in Auckland Leopard seals are a protected species, normally found along the edge of the Antarctic pack ice. An increasing number are visiting New Zealand and there are two leopard seals being seen in Auckland waters. One of the leopard ... More >>
Increased poaching disappoints DOC
Thursday, 30 November 2017, 10:25 am | Department of Conservation
28 November 2017 Increased poaching disappoints DOC The Department of Conservation has expressed disappointment over the sharp increase of alleged poaching cases at Te Angiangi Marine Reserve. Hawke’s Bay Operations Manager Connie Norgate says ... More >>
Dogs search Marlborough Sounds islands for pests
Friday, 24 November 2017, 3:20 pm | Department of Conservation
A pest detection blitz by 12 conservation dogs and their handlers in the Marlborough Sounds last week found no predators on island sanctuaries, giving assurance the islands are safe for the endangered native species living there. More >>
Operation to protect Northern Ruahine species complete
Wednesday, 22 November 2017, 1:46 pm | Department of Conservation
A pest control operation to protect at-risk native species in the Northern Ruahine Ranges has been completed. More >>
Rare Tūturuatu washes up in Hawke’s Bay
Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 12:09 pm | Department of Conservation
One of New Zealand’s rarest animals the tūturuatu or shore plover is now even closer to extinction after one was found dead in Westshore this past week. More >>
Hawke’s Bay showcases transformation for biodiversity
Monday, 20 November 2017, 3:25 pm | Department of Conservation
Hawke’s Bay has shared with the rest of New Zealand what the future of biodiversity and predator control could look like at a three-day conference held here in Napier. More than 280 of the best and brightest from the sector descended on the city’s ... More >>
Research shows most New Zealanders support pest control
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 3:29 pm | Department of Conservation
Initial findings from a social research project show that most New Zealanders support the need for pest control. The Biological Heritage National Science Challenge project, led by a national team from the Department of Conservation, Manaaki Whenua Landcare ... More >>
DOC respond to possible mouse sighting on Tiritiri Matangi
Wednesday, 15 November 2017, 1:49 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is responding to a possible mouse sighting on pest-free Tiritiri Matangi island in the Hauraki Gulf. More >>
Stranded orca in Marlborough returned to the sea
Monday, 13 November 2017, 3:38 pm | Department of Conservation
An orca stranded on Marfells Beach in Marlborough since yesterday [Sunday] has been successfully refloated this afternoon and was swimming out to sea. A pontoon was used to float the orca out to deeper water as the tide came in around 1.30pm. Once ... More >>
Kaikōura’s Native Species & Conservation Areas A Year Later
Monday, 13 November 2017, 11:36 am | Department of Conservation
Kaikōura’s Native Species And Conservation Areas A Year On From November 2016 Earthquake More >>
A predator free Hawke’s Bay
Friday, 10 November 2017, 3:30 pm | Department of Conservation
Driving towards a predator free Hawke’s Bay is a huge positive step in allowing native species to thrive where we live, work and play. More >>
Bad behaviour a cause for concern in Fiordland
Thursday, 9 November 2017, 10:18 am | Department of Conservation
Obnoxious hut behaviour is once again causing concern for the Department of Conservation (DOC), after a tramper laid a formal complaint against a group of jetboaters at Lake Alabaster Hut on the Hollyford Track, Fiordland National Park. More >>
Christchurch Helicopters helps rare parakeet
Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 8:32 pm | Department of Conservation
Christchurch Helicopters helps rare parakeet A new partnership between the Department of Conservation and Christchurch Helicopters to help save our rarest forest bird, the orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka, was announced at an event in Christchurch ... More >>
Love Your Backyard And Make a Difference This Week
Monday, 2 October 2017, 1:23 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is encouraging people of all ages to look in their backyard this Conservation Week and see how they can help protect and nurture our amazing and unique wildlife. More >>
DOC calls in police after alleged vehicle tampering
Friday, 29 September 2017, 12:07 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has laid complaints with police after several incidents of alleged vehicle tampering in the past few weeks. There have been three cases where wheel nuts were allegedly loosened on DOC, private and contractor’s vehicles in ... More >>
