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Chasm Track closed for extreme makeover
Friday, 29 June 2012, 4:29 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation will close the Chasm Track from Monday 2 July to Sunday 30 September to undertake a major makeover of Track. The 50 year old track, on the road to Milford Sound attracts over 400,000 visitors each year is due for a major ... More >>
Whitehead released on pest-free islands in Hauraki Gulf
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 1:15 pm | Department of Conservation
A milestone in re-establishing the whitehead (pōpokotea) in the Auckland region has been achieved with the release of the protected native bird on two pest-free islands in the heart of Auckland. More >>
Building communities through volunteering
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 11:50 am | Department of Conservation
Volunteer Awareness Week (VAW) is New Zealand’s largest celebration of volunteer participation, aimed at showing appreciation for the invaluable contribution volunteers make. This year’s theme is Building communities through volunteering, recognising ... More >>
Return of kiwi to North Island after 100s of years absence
Monday, 18 June 2012, 4:35 pm | Department of Conservation
Rowi, the world's rarest kiwi species, is returning to the North Island after an absence of hundreds of years. Twenty juvenile rowi will be going to Mana Island near Wellington to establish a new colony in the hope of improving the breeding prospects ... More >>
Dog Training A Winner for Hunters and Endangered Kiwi
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 11:52 am | Department of Conservation
Hunters who train their dogs to avoid killing kiwi in the bush could be in for a lot more than just conservation kudos says canine behavioural expert, Guus Knopers. More >>
Onoke Planting Day Success
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 11:58 am | Department of Conservation
More than 50 volunteers were joined by Department of Conservation staff at Onoke Spit on Friday 25th May for a successful planting day. More >>
Volunteers Restore Forest Habitat for Birds
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 11:53 am | Department of Conservation
The Rotary Club of South Wairarapa is taking the lead in an animal pest trapping programme at RW Tate Reserve, Greytown. More >>
Cook Strait whale count
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 2:05 pm | Department of Conservation
5 June 2012 Cook Strait whale count Former whalers and Department of Conservation researchers are again about to scour the Cook Strait sea for whales as the ninth winter whale survey in the area gets underway on Saturday 9 June. The Cook Strait ... More >>
Man Sentenced for Night Hunting Near DOC Hut
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 1:03 pm | Department of Conservation
Dr. Nigel Kim of Tauranga was convicted in the Tauranga District Court today and ordered by a judge to pay a $1000 fine for a hunting offence he committed in the Kai Mamaku Conservation Park. More >>
DOC Receives Parks Forum Award
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 11:27 am | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation (DOC) Coastal Otago Ranger Carey Knox has been recognised by the international Parks Forum and selected as the winner of the inaugural Don Merton Conservation Pioneer Award for his groundbreaking project on New Zealand’s ... More >>
DOC supports Meridian’s Mokihinui decision.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 11:46 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation supports Meridian Energy’s decision regarding the proposed Mokihinui hydro development. More >>
Major Award to DOC
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 11:11 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation’s (DOC) flood protection project at Milford Sound has scored a further coup with the announcement of a major award from the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI). More >>
Dolphin Recovered in Taranaki may be a Hector’s Dolphin
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 12:12 pm | Department of Conservation
Preliminary DNA Tests indicate that the Dolphin Recovered in Taranaki may be a Hector’s Dolphin More >>
Volunteers Encouraged to Get the Best From Their Projects
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 3:21 pm | Department of Conservation
Marking the beginning of the planting season, Restoration Day 2012 is bringing together representatives from over 60 restoration groups in the Wellington region to take part in workshops that help them get the best results for their planting projects. More >>
Community conservation volunteers applaud Nature Space site
Thursday, 3 May 2012, 12:21 pm | Department of Conservation
A new website for community groups and landowners protecting and restoring New Zealand’s natural environment is seen as a valuable tool for their vital work. Around 60 community conservation groups have so far signed up to the new Nature Space website, launched ... More >>
Hollywood Duo Make Gift to Kakapo Recovery Programme
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 11:52 am | Department of Conservation
Kakapo Recovery has been given valuable hi-definition video footage – shot by an Emmy award-winning crew on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island – to edit and use to promote the programme. More >>
Donations assist Heaphy Track upgrade work
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 12:03 pm | Department of Conservation
Mountain bikers and walkers will now have a smoother trip over an eroded section of the Heaphy Track thanks to $10,500 in donations from Nelson mountain bikers and some national mountain biking businesses to support the Department of Conservation ... More >>
Dead Dolphin Recovered in Taranaki Died of Natural Causes
Monday, 30 April 2012, 2:15 pm | Department of Conservation
The preliminary pathology report on the dead Hector’s/Maui’s dolphin recovered from a Taranaki beach last week has indicated that the animal died of natural causes. More >>
Chance to ride the Heaphy Track again this winter
Monday, 23 April 2012, 10:32 am | Department of Conservation
Mountain bikers can enjoy a second winter season of riding the Heaphy Track from Tuesday 1 May through to Sunday 30 September. More >>
NZ solar power system in operation on Great Barrier Island
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 10:59 am | Department of Conservation
One of NZ’s largest off-grid solar power systems in operation on Great Barrier Island More >>
