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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 >>
DOC wants international recognition for Taieri Scroll Plain
Tuesday, 6 August 2013, 2:39 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has identified the Taieri Scroll Plain, Nokomai patterned mire and Waihola-Waipori wetlands in its draft Otago Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) as areas worthy of international recognition. More >>
Huge boost for Queenstown’s battle against wilding pines
Friday, 26 July 2013, 1:21 pm | Department of Conservation
The Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group’s (WCG) bid to control and reduce the rapidly expanding 73,000 hectares of wilding pine infestation around the Wakatipu basin has received a major funding boost. More >>
Devastated: Didymo confirmed in remote Fiordland
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 12:44 pm | Department of Conservation
A recent water sample collected by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Fish & Game confirmed the presence of the invasive freshwater algae didymo in Fiordland’s Large Burn valley. More >>
Concerns for North Island kokako on Secretary Island
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 4:29 pm | Department of Conservation
Secretary Island, at the mouth of Doubtful Sound, is recognised as one of New Zealand’s ecological jewels and presents a wealth of opportunities to further advance our knowledge in pest eradication methods and restoration in the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage ... More >>
Cracking News For Auckland Kokako Population
Monday, 22 July 2013, 2:53 pm | Department of Conservation
The outlook for the endangered North Island kokako looks brighter, with numbers of breeding pairs increasing by 20 per cent, thanks to a little help from Auckland Council and the Department of Conservation. More >>
DOC condemns shooting of two Ohau Point seals
Monday, 22 July 2013, 12:17 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is condemning the shooting of two seals on the Kaikoura coast and is asking for public help to find whoever is responsible for the killings. More >>
Tributes for Laly Haddon’s conservation contribution
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 10:27 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation and Hauraki Gulf Forum have paid tribute to the significant conservation efforts of Laly Paraone Haddon, who passed away overnight on Tuesday July 16. More >>
DOC keen to see more people use Conservation Parks
Monday, 15 July 2013, 1:43 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is encouraging more recreational pursuits such as four-wheel driving, mountain biking, horse riding, hunting and tramping in its conservation parks. More >>
4WD use encouraged by DOC’s Conservation Management Strategy
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 3:01 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) wants more people to make the most of Otago’s four-wheel drive roads and rugged routes and is asking four-wheel drive enthusiasts to have their say about their hobby. More >>
Auckland man fined $12,000 for illegally importing ivory
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 9:12 am | Department of Conservation
A 58 year old Auckland man has been fined a total of $12,000 for illegally importing elephant ivory into New Zealand. Jiezhen Jiang was sentenced in the Manukau District Court yesterday (Wednesday July 10) and is the first person to be convicted for illegally ... More >>
New Chick Signals Hope for Critically Endangered Kiwi
Monday, 8 July 2013, 4:48 pm | Department of Conservation
Minister Nick Smith holds the rowi chick before it is released at Mana Island. photo credit Peter Wiezoreck More >>
DOC to rescue historic lighthouse from cliff edge
Friday, 5 July 2013, 9:56 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is undertaking work today to rescue an historic lighthouse teetering on the cliff edge at Godley Head, near Christchurch. More >>
Rare find of ‘Pelorus Jack’ dolphin
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 2:24 pm | Department of Conservation
The rare find of a Risso’s dolphin – the same species as legendary dolphin Pelorus Jack – has been made on the remote north-west Nelson coast. Two parties of trampers heading to and from Kahurangi Point went to the rescue of the dolphin when they found ... More >>
Antarctica NZ head to lead DOC partnership group
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 11:56 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has appointed Antarctica New Zealand chief executive Lou Sanson to lead DOC’s new conservation partnerships group. More >>
