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DOC Statement Regards Tukituki Catchment Submission Decision
Thursday, 19 September 2013, 1:52 pm | Department of Conservation
The decision not to lodge an early draft submission on the wider environmental aspects of the Tukituki Catchment Proposal with the Environmental Protection Authority was made by the Department of Conservation. More >>
Pest-Fest: pest-acular display of conservation partnerships
Thursday, 19 September 2013, 1:48 pm | Department of Conservation
Hundreds flocked to Wellington’s Waitangi Park on Sunday to visit the first annual Pest-Fest. Pest-Fest is a free, fun-filled family fair that provides information about New Zealand's pests and how the public can help to manage them. More >>
Celebrate the Milford Track’s 125 years
Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 1:26 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is offering the public a chance to help celebrate the Milford Track’s 125th anniversary by joining a Heritage Walk of this world-famous attraction. More >>
List of NZ native plants grows as new species discovered
Friday, 13 September 2013, 4:30 pm | Department of Conservation
A panel of scientists has produced the first list that records the conservation status of every known New Zealand native vascular plant. More >>
List of NZ native plants grows as new species are discovered
Friday, 13 September 2013, 3:00 pm | Department of Conservation
A panel of scientists has produced the first list that records the conservation status of every known New Zealand native vascular plant. The list records the threat status of 2415 New Zealand vascular plants that have been formally described and given scientific ... More >>
Awards celebrate Inland conservation champions
Friday, 13 September 2013, 2:24 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) Inland Conservation Awards this year recognise the hard work of three groups to boost mountain biking and cycling touring opportunities in Central Otago and the lakes district. More >>
Intensive strike against spring pest butterfly surge
Friday, 13 September 2013, 10:19 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is geared up to mount an intensive strike against a great white butterfly spring breeding surge and is again asking Nelson Tasman residents for help in clearing the pest butterfly from the region and New Zealand. More >>
Kayakers to target weeds in valuable wetland
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 1:50 pm | Department of Conservation
The University of Otago’s Canoe Club is to take to the water to control invasive weeds in a 315ha privately-owned wetland on the Taieri Plain. More >>
Pest-Fest set to wrap up Conservation Week
Monday, 9 September 2013, 2:32 pm | Department of Conservation
Conservation Week- 8 September to 15 September- kicked off in Wellington with a family planting day at the Rimutaka Forest Park. There are plenty more upcoming Conservation Week events, including the anticipated Pest-Fest. More >>
Friends and whānau targeted for Conservation Week
Friday, 6 September 2013, 3:45 pm | Department of Conservation
Conservation Week from 8-15 September 2013 aims to encourage people from all walks of life to get involved in conservation and find out how they can help protect and enjoy our natural environment. More >>
Friends and whānau targeted for Conservation Week
Friday, 6 September 2013, 12:07 pm | Department of Conservation
Conservation Week from 8-15 September 2013 aims to encourage people from all walks of life to get involved in conservation and find out how they can help protect and enjoy our natural environment. More >>
New Zealand celebrities pledge for nature
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 12:26 pm | Department of Conservation
Sam Neill is one of a bunch of Kiwi celebrities who are promising to do their bit to look after our environment and celebrate Conservation Week this year. More >>
Huge boost for Canterbury’s critically endangered kakī
Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 12:34 pm | Department of Conservation
Children from Haldon School and Twizel Area School get ready to set kaki free near Lake Tekapo More >>
Conservation strategies: last chance to have your say
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 4:05 pm | Department of Conservation
The public now have just over a week left to have their say on how the Department of Conservation (DOC) manages recreation and our natural and historic heritage in the south and eastern South Island. More >>
New structure for DOC takes effect next week
Friday, 30 August 2013, 10:23 am | Department of Conservation
DOC’s new operational changes takes effect next week as the department moves to a more streamlined and outward facing structure for delivering conservation. The new structure was confirmed in May and comes into existence on Monday Sept 2. More >>
Communities celebrate marine reserve’s 5th anniversary
Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 6:46 pm | Department of Conservation
The Friends of Taputeranga Marine Reserve joined locals, Wellington City Council and DOC on Saturday to celebrate the reserve’s 5th birthday. More >>
DOC congratulates winning filmmaker
Monday, 12 August 2013, 2:34 pm | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation Director General Al Morrison congratulates Wellington student filmmaker, 17-year-old Natasha Bishop, for winning two awards at the prestigious Japan Wildlife Film Festival in Toyama, last night. More >>
Should Otago have better marine protection?
Friday, 9 August 2013, 3:59 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) wants to know if you think Otago‘s coast needs protecting. Otago’s coastal marine area is discussed in DOC’s recently released draft Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) for Otago. More >>
Award for young conservationists
Friday, 9 August 2013, 2:59 pm | Department of Conservation
The Otago Peninsula Trust and the Department of Conservation are calling for nominations for the Toroa Award. The Toroa Award acknowledges environmental action programs undertaken by students that support conservation in their community. More >>
DOC wants more deer hunters in Caples valley
Friday, 9 August 2013, 11:32 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is encouraging more people to hunt in the Caples valley in a bid to reduce fallow deer numbers. More >>
