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Auckland school children camping out for conservation
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 3:41 pm | Department of Conservation
A pilot camp created to foster young conservation ambassadors in Auckland will be launched on Monday (December 9) by MP Nicky Wagner, Parliamentary Private Secretary for Conservation. More >>
Double Checking Island Biosecurity Protocol
Monday, 2 December 2013, 12:52 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation’s Thorndon Office hosted an island biosecurity hui on Wednesday 27 November. More >>
Mass flowering points to potential pest plague ahead
Monday, 2 December 2013, 11:00 am | Department of Conservation
Beech trees are currently flowering heavily across the country and could lead to a plague of predators next year putting some rare bird populations at risk says the Department of Conservation. More >>
Wide marine interests from forum nominations
Friday, 29 November 2013, 3:28 pm | Department of Conservation
A total of 58 nominations have been received for the Otago Marine Protection Planning Forum, representing widespread interests and a good geographic spread. More >>
Takahē chicks hatch on Motutapu Island
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 7:34 pm | Department of Conservation
The first takahē chicks have been hatched on pest free Motutapu Island, near downtown Auckland, marking a major milestone in securing the survival of this critically endangered native bird. “There are only 260 takahē in the world. Hatching our first chicks ... More >>
DOC Celebrates International GIS Day
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 9:20 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is hosting an expo-style event for school groups to celebrate International Geographic Information Systems Day (GIS) in Wellington today. More >>
Volcanic risk advice in real-time on Tongariro Crossing
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 12:12 pm | Department of Conservation
New electronic signs have been installed on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (TAC), in a novel use of technology to help reduce people’s exposure to volcanic hazards along the track. The lights can be changed remotely by Department of Conservation ... More >>
$1000 reward for info leading to red-vented bulbul capture
Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 4:32 pm | Department of Conservation
The reward for sighting information that leads to the capture of an invasive pest bird - the red-vented bulbul - has been increased from $300 to $1000. More >>
Holidaymakers asked to look for pest hitchhikers
Tuesday, 12 November 2013, 11:37 am | Department of Conservation
Great white butterfly pupae sit flat on surfaces. They are often in hidden spots such as inside rims The Department of Conservation is asking Nelson Tasman people to check their caravans, campervans and trailers for great white butterfly pupae ... More >>
200th rowi kiwi returned to the wild
Monday, 11 November 2013, 9:06 am | Department of Conservation
The return of 12 juvenile rowi kiwi to the Ōkārito Kiwi Sanctuary today includes the 200th of this rare species to be raised through the successful BNZ Operation Nest Egg programme. More >>
New facilities open at top West Coast sites
Friday, 8 November 2013, 3:53 pm | Department of Conservation
Visitors can now enjoy new and upgraded Department of Conservation facilities at popular sites on the Copland Track and at Lake Matheson in South Westland due to be opened tomorrow. More >>
Mōhua moved to Fiordland super site
Friday, 8 November 2013, 3:38 pm | Department of Conservation
Twenty two mōhua (or yellowhead), were successfully moved from the Catlins Conservation Area in Otago to Resolution Island in Fiordland this week. The transfer is part of an exciting project to create a super site for mōhua on the 20,000 ha Resolution ... More >>
Mice found on predator-free Maud Island
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 11:39 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is determining what extra measures it will take to protect rare native species on Maud Island/Te Hoiere in the Marlborough Sounds after mice were discovered on the island wildlife sanctuary. More >>
Environmental consultant to head DOC’s partnership group
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 4:41 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has appointed environmental and recreational consultant Dr Kay Booth to lead DOC’s conservation partnerships group. More >>
Man sentenced over seal killings
Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 11:05 am | Department of Conservation
The second of two men convicted over the beating to death of 23 fur seals on the Kaikoura coast has today been sentenced to eight months’ home detention and 200 hours’ community service. More >>
Nominations open for Otago marine protection forum
Friday, 25 October 2013, 11:42 am | Department of Conservation
Nominations are being called for the community-led forum to consider marine protection for the Otago coastline. More >>
Marlborough Sounds camp host holiday opportunities
Friday, 25 October 2013, 9:49 am | Department of Conservation
Marlborough Sounds camp host holiday opportunities The Department of Conservation is offering the chance to stay for free at three picturesque Marlborough Sounds’ beachside campsites this summer in return for looking after the sites and other campers. ... More >>
Extended ‘Road Open’ Period for Molesworth
Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 10:45 am | Department of Conservation
As of 9 October 2013, the iconic Molesworth Station is working to a new plan, a new Management Plan. One significant change announced in the Molesworth Management Plan (though it was developed independently of the management plan process) is an ... More >>
Ohakune Old Coach Road cycle way closed for repairs
Friday, 18 October 2013, 10:54 am | Department of Conservation
Following Tuesday’s severe rain event DOC staff have walked through the Old Coach Road cycle-way to check for damage. There have been some extensive impacts from flooding along the cycle way, which have meant the department has been forced to close the ... More >>
Rimutaka Forest Park Trust Celebrates 25 years
Tuesday, 15 October 2013, 12:28 pm | Department of Conservation
The Rimutaka Forest Park Trust (RFPT) marked its 25th anniversary on Saturday 12th October, 2013 in style with a celebratory dinner at the Hoopers Cafe on the Petone waterfront. A number of Trust members, volunteers, sponsors and current and former ... More >>
