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Historic fire under Denniston Plateau
Tuesday, 19 August 2014, 9:04 am | Department of Conservation
Reports of smoke rising from cracks in Denniston Plateau are due to an historic fire which poses little significant threat to the area, says Department of Conservation (DOC) Conservation Services Manager Bob Dickson. More >>
Whitebait season starts Friday
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 3:52 pm | Department of Conservation
People preparing for whitebaiting opening day this Friday, 15th August, should be aware of regulations which allow fishing but act as a conservation measure to protect whitebait. More >>
Ford repairs will keep Fiordland road open
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 2:19 pm | Department of Conservation
Repairs to a ford on the road to Doubtful Sound mean the road will no longer be closed during heavy rain. Flooding of the Mica Burn ford culvert on Wilmot Pass Road usually closes the road for three to four days a year and last year, heavy rain damaged the ... More >>
Whitebaiters reminded to follow the rules as season begins
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 9:45 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is reminding the public to be aware of the whitebait regulations with the commencement of the 2014 season. More >>
Aerial pest control programme boost whio population
Monday, 28 July 2014, 3:17 pm | Department of Conservation
Aerial pest control and ‘nest egg’ programme boost whio population A study of whio/blue duck in eastern Kahurangi National Park has shown the benefits rearing ducklings in wildlife facilities and aerial 1080 pest control have in increasing ... More >>
Pest control may be last chance for Waikaia mōhua
Friday, 25 July 2014, 12:08 pm | Department of Conservation
The recent rediscovery of threatened mōhua/yellowhead in Waikaia Forest, northern Southland, means a pest control operation planned by the Department of Conservation (DOC) soon is essential. DOC Catlins services ranger Cheryl Pullar said consent by ... More >>
Fur seals resting on Wellington beaches
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 3:15 pm | Department of Conservation
Over the winter months, seals spend much of their time resting on beaches and rocky shores around Wellington and Kapiti. Fur seals often need rest, not rescuing. More >>
Marine protection process begins in Otago
Friday, 4 July 2014, 11:45 am | Department of Conservation
The planning forum for marine protected areas on the south east coast of the South Island has met for the first time. In a two day meeting at Otākou marae (30 June - 1 July), members of the South-East Marine Protection Planning Forum/Roopu Manaaki ... More >>
Training in Australia important part of DOC fire fighting
Monday, 30 June 2014, 2:42 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation rejects claims that fire fighting training for its staff in Australia is a “junket” and involves skills not applicable in New Zealand. More >>
Seal killed in dog attack on Brighton beach
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 10:22 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is asking the public for information about a dog attack on a protected NZ fur seal/kekeno found dead on Brighton beach near Dunedin. A Brighton resident discovered the dead seal while walking on the beach ... More >>
Storm closes DOC huts, tracks and campsites on Great Barrier
Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 2:14 pm | Department of Conservation
Most Department of Conservation (DOC) walking tracks, campsites and huts are closed on Great Barrier Island until further notice as a result of the storm that struck the Auckland region last week. More >>
Otago’s native fish more threatened
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 9:38 am | Department of Conservation
Otago’s native freshwater fish are facing a crisis as numbers fall steadily largely due to pressure from introduced fish such as trout. Otago has 11 species of threatened native freshwater fish – the most in any area in New Zealand. A review of threatened ... More >>
Whale research in Cook Strait
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 12:13 pm | Department of Conservation
An 11th annual Cook Strait Whale Survey will get underway on Saturday (14 June) that aims to determine how humpback whales are recovering since whaling ended and furthers efforts to protect the whales. Former whalers will again be part of the ... More >>
‘World Fish Migration Day’ launched from Christchurch City
Friday, 30 May 2014, 12:08 pm | Department of Conservation
A new global environmental programme was officially launched from Christchurch on Saturday 24. Christchurch City provided the first of 270 events being held in 52 countries to promote ‘World Fish Migration Day 2014’. More >>
Change in Conservation Status of New Zealand Freshwater Fish
Friday, 30 May 2014, 11:25 am | Department of Conservation
The New Zealand freshwater fish threat classification panel led by the Department of Conservation has made changes to the classification of freshwater fish, giving several species a higher conservation status. More >>
Endangered southern Tokoeka kiwi found dead in Otaki
Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 3:57 pm | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation staff are puzzled as to how a nationally endangered kiwi of South Island origin came to be found dead in the North Island town of Otaki. More >>
Bringing back bugs at Restoration Day 2014
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 10:28 am | Department of Conservation
Over 200 people attended Wellington Restoration Day 2014, held in Pauatahanui on Saturday. Restoration Day is a free conference for community groups to share information, network, and gain tools and knowledge to carry out successful restoration projects. ... More >>
Island biodiversity to be celebrated at Dunedin talk
Friday, 16 May 2014, 4:58 pm | Department of Conservation
Opportunities and challenges that islands offer as sites to protect our natural heritage will be discussed at an event to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity, which has the theme of island biodiversity. More >>
Endangered sea lion shot on Stewart Island
Friday, 16 May 2014, 11:38 am | Department of Conservation
Endangered sea lion shot on Stewart Island The Department of Conservation (DOC) is asking the public for help following the recent shooting of an endangered New Zealand sea lion/rāpoka/whakahao on Stewart Island. The young male sea lion was found dead ... More >>
Imagine app brings city to nature
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 4:53 pm | Department of Conservation
Locally extinct in Christchurch, tūī, jewelled gecko and tree wētā are sneaking back into the city thanks to a new Department of Conservation (DOC) interactive app launched today. More >>
