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Storm Damage in Fiordland
Thursday, 10 January 2013, 3:15 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation reports that there has been widespread flooding within Fiordland National Park as a result of a storm that peaked between 9pm and midnight last night. More >>
Storm Closes Milford Track
Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 1:20 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation advises that the Milford Track has again been closed for the day due to high winds and heavy rain. This follows an earlier closure on 1 January 2013. The rain in the Clinton Valley has been extremely intense with the ... More >>
Clarence Reserve 4WD open weekends begin
Tuesday, 8 January 2013, 11:19 am | Department of Conservation
For the last four years, four-wheel drive enthusiasts from as far away as Germany have taken up the opportunity to travel through the spectacular high country Clarence Reserve near Kaikoura. This scenic and remote part of the Ka Whata Tu O Rakahouia ... More >>
Open Day: Wellington’s grand old lady opens its doors
Tuesday, 8 January 2013, 11:18 am | Department of Conservation
If the walls could talk, then Wellington’s Government Buildings walls would have plenty to say. More >>
Molesworth Station road to open for Summer season
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 1:23 pm | Department of Conservation
DOC Media release 20 December 2012 Molesworth Station road to open for Summer season When the road through Molesworth Station re-opens on 28 December there will be some new attractions for visitors this summer. Interpretation panels along the Acheron ... More >>
Help prevent wild fires this summer
Thursday, 20 December 2012, 10:36 am | Department of Conservation
Enjoy your holidays in the great outdoors but take extra care to prevent wild fires on conservation land this summer says the Department of Conservation. More >>
Attempt Underway To Eradicate Major Butterfly Pest
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 10:06 am | Department of Conservation
13 December 2012 Attempt Underway To Eradicate Major Butterfly Pest A multi-agency attempt is being made to eradicate the great white butterfly in Nelson city in a bid to clear New Zealand of the introduced pest which poses a major economic and ... More >>
DOC invites public submissions on conservation strategies
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 2:15 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is giving the public the chance to make submissions on its management of public conservation areas in the upper half of the North Island over the next 10 years. More >>
Freedom Camping Rules clarified
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 10:48 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is making clear where people can freedom camp this summer on conservation land. Under the Freedom Camping Act, camping is expressly prohibited in areas clearly identified with relevant signage. At the same time, DOC ... More >>
Takahē birthday celebration starts chick naming competition
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 11:54 am | Department of Conservation
On the 20th November, 64 years ago Dr Geoffrey (DOC) Orbell, crouching behind a tussock high in the Murchison Mountains of Fiordland, excitedly identified a bird which had been presumed extinct for 50 years – the takahē. As part of a day celebrating ... More >>
Rakiura Track celebrates 20 years as Great Walk
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 10:24 am | Department of Conservation
This week the Department of Conservation celebrates the 20th anniversary of the official opening of Stewart Island’s Rakiura Track as a Great Walk, the southern-most of New Zealand’s iconic walking tracks. More >>
Whale death in Hauraki Gulf highlights urgent need
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 11:31 am | Department of Conservation
Whale death in Hauraki Gulf highlights urgent need to address ship strike problem A necropsy on a Bryde’s whale found dead on Motuihe Island has confirmed that the whale was hit by a vessel highlighting the urgent need to address the ship strike ... More >>
Brighter future for a pest free Kapiti Island
Monday, 12 November 2012, 11:07 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation believes Kapiti Island is now stoat-free, following an extensive trapping and monitoring campaign. More >>
One of NZ’s rarest birds released in the heart of Auckland
Monday, 5 November 2012, 9:22 am | Department of Conservation
MEDIA RELEASE Monday November 5, 2012 For immediate use One of NZ’s rarest birds released in the heart of Auckland One of New Zealand’s rarest native birds, the takahē, has been released on Motutapu Island in the heart of Auckland. There are ... More >>
Milford Track still open after rock fall hazard
Friday, 2 November 2012, 3:17 pm | Department of Conservation
Milford Track still open after rock fall hazard closes Sutherland Falls Track The Great Walks Milford Track is still open and offering opportunities for walkers to view Fiordland’s unique splendour, despite the closure of a side trip, the Sutherland ... More >>
First Kiwi Release on Motutapu Island Marks Launch of Agency
Tuesday, 23 October 2012, 6:33 pm | Department of Conservation
Efforts to save our endangered national bird took an historic step forward today with the release of the first kiwi onto Motutapu Island, in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf Marine Park , marking the launch of New Zealand’s new kiwi protection agency ... More >>
Tuatara take off with Air New Zealand and DOC
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 8:12 pm | Department of Conservation
Air New Zealand and the Department of Conservation (DOC) today achieved the largest and most complex tuatara relocation ever undertaken. The 260 tuatara travelled on commercial flights from Wellington to Gisborne, Hamilton and Dunedin. More >>
Tongariro Alpine Crossing Opening for Labour Weekend
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 5:05 pm | Department of Conservation
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing track will re-open this Friday in time for Labour weekend visitors. This opening follows recent closures relating to Rāhui and safety hazard zone restrictions that have since been reduced following the Te Maari volcanic eruption ... More >>
Inter-agency involvement key for Rural Firefighter Challenge
Friday, 12 October 2012, 3:41 pm | Department of Conservation
At day two of the Rural Firefighter Challenge at Raincliff the team on the ground running the exercise nearly outnumbered the eight firefighting crews out in the field. More >>
Public Submissions Invited On Molesworth Station Management
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 3:24 pm | Department of Conservation
Submissions are being invited on a draft management plan for Molesworth Station – a high country reserve and New Zealand’s largest farm. More >>
