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Department of Conservation - Latest News [Page 37]

DOC appeal over land exchange is about clarity of law

Thursday, 15 December 2016, 12:30 pm | Department of Conservation

The Department of Conservation says an appeal to the Supreme Court is being made because it needs the law to be clarified over the way public conservation land can be managed. More >>

New 10-year Strategy for Wellington’s Conservation Areas

Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 1:32 pm | Department of Conservation

A new draft Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) for the Wellington, Kāpiti, Manawatū-Rangitīkei and Wairarapa regions will be launched tomorrow (14 December), and the Department of Conservation is inviting people to have their say on its contents. More >>

New DOC Cabin for Rimutaka Forest Park

Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 10:03 am | Department of Conservation

A new all-mod-cons cabin at the gateway to the Department of Conservation’s most popular Wellington recreation area will be open in time for summer. The Coast Road Cabin is at the entrance to Catchpool Valley in the Rimutaka Forest Park, which attracts ... More >>

DOC working through shark cage diving permit process

Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 2:51 pm | Department of Conservation

The Department of Conservation (DOC) says it expects to decide in the next few weeks whether to reissue permits for shark cage diving operators off Rakiura/Stewart Island. The shark cage diving season traditionally starts on December 1. DOC’s Southern ... More >>

It’s time to register for Big Beach Clean

Tuesday, 6 December 2016, 11:38 am | Department of Conservation

Organisations and individuals are invited to register for the Nelson Tasman Big Beach Clean, which has been scheduled for Saturday 4 March 2017, to coincide with Seaweek. More >>

South Westland Battle for our Birds operations complete

Friday, 2 December 2016, 2:13 pm | Department of Conservation

2 December 2016 South Westland Battle for our Birds operations complete Battle for our Birds pest control operations in South Westland are now complete, with the final two operations, in the Landsborough and Haast valleys receiving treatment this week. ... More >>

Citizen science discovers tawaki tally in Milford Sound

Friday, 2 December 2016, 11:46 am | Department of Conservation

A search for the elusive Fiordland crested penguin/ tawaki in Milford Sound/ Piopiotahi has revealed the birds to be thriving. More >>

Takahē population crosses 300 milestone

Friday, 2 December 2016, 10:42 am | Department of Conservation

The Department of Conservation’s (DOC) Takahē Recovery Programme and its new national partner Fulton Hogan welcome official figures showing the takahē population has reached over 300 birds as they released 26 takahē into the wild this month. More >>

The good, the bait and the ugly

Monday, 28 November 2016, 10:34 am | Department of Conservation

The annual whitebait fishing season is due to close on 30 November and Department of Conservation staff report that communities on the Kapiti Coast have been well-behaved, aside from a few notable exceptions. “Whitebaiting season is an annual highlight ... More >>

Takahē sets out for home

Friday, 25 November 2016, 4:40 pm | Department of Conservation

A young takahē is travelling nearly 1,200km ‘home’ to Fiordland today, as part of the Department of Conservation’s Takahē Recovery Programme. More >>

South Island still open for business

Monday, 21 November 2016, 4:14 pm | Department of Conservation

Many Department of Conservation campgrounds, tracks and other attractions in the upper and western South Island are still very much open for business. More >>

Huts destroyed by earthquake slips

Saturday, 19 November 2016, 11:24 pm | Department of Conservation

19 November 2016 - 1.30pm Huts destroyed by earthquake slips The Department of Conservation today confirmed at least two huts have been destroyed by earthquake related slips and activity and a number of other sites have suffered serious damage. DOC National ... More >>

Irresponsible 4WD activity puts access in doubt

Friday, 18 November 2016, 12:59 pm | Department of Conservation

Popular visitor sites in Southland are being destroyed because of inconsiderate four-wheel drive users, forcing the Department of Conservation (DOC) to rethink access rights to some areas. More >>

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 >>