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Most DOC facilities and tracks unharmed by quakes
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 10:23 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation says overall most of its facilities appear to have escaped damage from the Kaikoura earthquakes, apart from some tracks nearer to the epicentre. More >>
Californian man sentenced to prison for trafficking ivory
Thursday, 10 November 2016, 4:49 pm | Department of Conservation
A 61-year-old Californian, convicted in the United States of illegally trafficking elephant ivory to New Zealand, has been sentenced to three months in prison and fined $27,400. More >>
Critically threatened sea lion pup shot and killed
Monday, 7 November 2016, 2:06 pm | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation (DOC) staff on Saturday recovered the body of 11-month-old female sea lion/pakake Rua on a beach near Portobello after being shot. They are asking the public to help find who is responsible. More >>
DOC suspends use of Robinson helicopters
Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 2:24 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has suspended the use of all Robinson helicopters to transport DOC staff, volunteers and contractors. DOC’s decision follows the recent fatal Robinson R44 crash in Northland involving two forestry workers and the ... More >>
DOC suspends use of Robinson helicopters
Wednesday, 2 November 2016, 12:59 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has suspended the use of all Robinson helicopters to transport DOC staff, volunteers and contractors. More >>
Department will not submit on iron-sand proposal
Thursday, 27 October 2016, 3:27 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has decided not to make a submission on the application of Trans Tasman Resources Ltd (TTRL) to mine iron-sand from the sea bed offshore from South Taranaki. More >>
Habitat Heroes competition winners
Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 3:54 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation(DOC) is pleased to announce the winners of its Habitat Heroes competition. More >>
Auckland boaties reminded to respect Hauraki Gulf reserves
Friday, 21 October 2016, 11:45 am | Department of Conservation
The three-day Labour Weekend holiday marks the start of the summer for many Auckland boat owners. More >>
Forestry Industry Helps Grow Kiwi Population
Thursday, 20 October 2016, 2:48 pm | Department of Conservation
A new set of guidelines to help forest owners protect kiwi will help increase kiwi population numbers across New Zealand. More >>
DOC seeks information on Silver Peaks seats
Wednesday, 19 October 2016, 3:30 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is asking for help to solve the mystery of what happened to two bench seats stolen from the Silver Peaks track near Dunedin. More >>
Antarctic leopard seal calling Auckland home
Friday, 14 October 2016, 5:19 pm | Department of Conservation
Leopard seals are a protected species normally found in Antarctica. However, one female leopard seal has, for now, decided to call Auckland home. More >>
Drone found within albatross colony
Wednesday, 12 October 2016, 3:19 pm | Department of Conservation
Managers of the Northern royal albatross colony at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head on Otago Peninsula are concerned about drones being flown over the colony. More >>
Maud Island predator-free again
Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 9:05 am | Department of Conservation
Maud Island/Te Pakeka wildlife sanctuary in the Marlborough Sounds has been restored to being predator free again after a Department of Conservation operation successfully eradicated mice on the island. More >>
Professional photographers support conservation
Monday, 10 October 2016, 9:29 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation and New Zealand’s leading image library One Shot are pleased to announce a new partnership that will heighten the visibility of conservation work. More >>
DOC/Air New Zealand Great Walks partnership expanded
Wednesday, 5 October 2016, 10:47 am | Department of Conservation
Air New Zealand, the Department of Conservation (DOC) and local iwi have today announced new conservation initiatives on three of the country’s Great Walks - the Heaphy Track, the Whanganui River Journey and Lake Waikaremoana. The projects are an expansion ... More >>
New food safety advice for trout fishers
Friday, 30 September 2016, 12:47 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation wants anglers to be aware of new food safety advice about eating trout caught in areas after aerial 1080 pest control operations. More >>
Moratorium on marine mammal permits in Akaroa
Friday, 16 September 2016, 10:31 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is putting in place a ten-year moratorium on new permits to view or swim with marine mammals in Akaroa Harbour. More >>
DOC seeks feedback on Waitaha Hydro Scheme
Friday, 16 September 2016, 9:23 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is seeking feedback on a decision to ‘approve in principle’ an application from Westpower Ltd to construct and operate a hydro electric power scheme on the Waitaha River near Hari Hari on the West Coast of the South Island. ... More >>
Art, conservation join forces to restore Tamatea/Dusky Sound
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 11:24 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC), and key partners, are launching an art exhibition to raise awareness of the Tamatea/Dusky Sound restoration programme in Fiordland. More >>
Ōkārito Forest pest control underway
Friday, 9 September 2016, 4:56 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has completed the first stage of the Ōkārito Forest pest control operation in South Westland today. More >>
