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Clean your gear to keep didymo out of Milford rivers
Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 3:28 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) and Fish & Game are urging trampers and rivers users on the Milford Track to clean their gear before entering the area to prevent didymo being introduced to the Clinton River. More >>
Five more years for Whio Forever
Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 2:42 pm | Department of Conservation
Genesis Energy and the Department of Conservation today announced the successful predator control and advocacy programme for the endangered whio (native blue duck) will continue for another five years. More >>
Last chance to drive the Molesworth road till spring
Tuesday, 29 March 2016, 2:28 pm | Department of Conservation
Next week will be the last chance to drive the Acheron Road through Molesworth Station until Labour Day weekend as the road will close for the season at the end of next week. The Acheron Road through the historic high country station has been open to ... More >>
Conservation Expeditions to Dusky Sound
Tuesday, 29 March 2016, 10:55 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation’s (DOC) vision to make Dusky Sound, in Fiordland, one of the most intact ecosystems in the world will move a step closer with the announcement of three more Dusky Sound Conservation Discovery Expeditions this year, in conjunction ... More >>
DOC investigates wheelchair access
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 2:38 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is looking at ways to improve access to its longer tracks and trails for people with mobility issues. More >>
Agreement to protect migratory birds
Friday, 18 March 2016, 1:04 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) and the State Forestry Administration (SFA) of China have agreed to work together to protect wetlands visited by red knots and bar-tailed godwits during their 12,000km migratory flights. More >>
Whio family of 5 released on the Oparara River
Thursday, 17 March 2016, 4:55 pm | Department of Conservation
Buller DOC staff and students from Karamea Area School today celebrated Whio Awareness Month with the release of 5 juvenile whio onto the Oparara River. More >>
Whale with missing tail off Kaikoura
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 9:40 am | Department of Conservation
Whale with missing tail off Kaikoura A humpback whale with most of its tail missing has been seen off Kaikoura. Department of Conservation Kaikoura ranger Mike Morrissey said the whale’s tail flukes were missing but the whale appeared relaxed and was ... More >>
DOC wants to see more use of back country huts
Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 10:19 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is encouraging hunters and trampers to let it know how much they are using its back country hut network to ensure the huts are maintained and replaced. More >>
DOC gets its ducks in a row for a quacking good day
Monday, 14 March 2016, 9:26 am | Department of Conservation
A rubber rabble will take to the waters this Saturday as 200 blue rubber ducks compete in the second annual Great Fiordland Whio Race on the Upukerora River, Te Anau. More >>
Orca died overnight
Monday, 14 March 2016, 8:50 am | Department of Conservation
The female Orca whale at the centre of a refloating attempt off the south Taranaki coast near Patea has died overnight. Department of Conservation staff and local iwi are at the beach where there will be karakia before samples are taken for testing ... More >>
Celebrating National Parks
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 2:36 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation and the USA Embassy will celebrate national parks and the benefits of getting out into nature during a visit to Tongariro National Park March this week. More >>
Takahē chick hatched on Motutapu island
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 11:41 am | Department of Conservation
A takahē chick has been hatched on pest free Motutapu, a further step in establishing the island as a key breeding site for the critically endangered native bird. More >>
Join a Play Date with Nature
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 10:50 am | Department of Conservation
Join a Play Date with Nature On Sunday 6th March, Ivon Wilson Park in Te Anau will come alive with the sounds of excited children as they explore nature with their families. Southland District Council, Kids Restore the Kepler, Fiordland Kindergarten, ... More >>
New DOC/Toyota programme gets families into nature
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 10:28 am | Department of Conservation
A new programme to help families explore New Zealand’s great outdoors and take action for nature was launched today by Toyota and the Department of Conservation (DOC). More >>
Little spotted kiwi on the move at Kapiti Island
Monday, 29 February 2016, 12:02 pm | Department of Conservation
Twenty little spotted kiwi on Kapiti Island will be on the move with ten departing females going to Red Mercury Island in Coromandel and ten males going to Cape Sanctuary in Napier to support their wildlife restoration project. More >>
Partial closure of Matiu/Somes Island
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 3:34 pm | Department of Conservation
A freshwater supply shortage resulting from a dry, hot summer has triggered the restriction of public access to Matiu/Somes Island in Wellington harbour as of Monday 29 February 2016. More >>
Whio Release on Mt Taranaki
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 11:57 am | Department of Conservation
Whio Release on Mt Taranaki Six Whio will be released on Mt Taranaki on Friday February 26. The Minister of Conservation the Hon Maggie Barry will join local Iwi, Department of Conservation staff and a group of school children known as ‘Whio ambassadors’ ... More >>
DOC expands wasp baiting operations this summer
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 12:35 pm | Department of Conservation
Introduced wasps are firmly in the Department of Conservation’s sights this summer, as it expands its wasp control operations using the new wasp bait Vespex. More >>
Cook Strait white whale confirmed as Migaloo
Thursday, 28 January 2016, 9:18 am | Department of Conservation
A white humpback whale spotted in Cook Strait last winter has been confirmed as Migaloo, a famous white whale usually seen off Australia. More >>
