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Genetic link suspected in kakapo death
Monday, 5 March 2012, 11:37 am | Department of Conservation
The death of a young male kakapo last week – the fifth since September – may be linked to poor genetics, prompting the Kakapo Recovery team to consider removing Basil, an Anchor Island-based bird, from the breeding programme. More >>
Protecting our ocean visitors
Friday, 24 February 2012, 11:20 am | Department of Conservation
Seaweek (3-11 March) is being celebrated on the Kapiti Coast this year with a clean-up of Paraparamu beach on Saturday 3 March from 10 until 12pm, organised by the Department of Conservation. More >>
Major project to rejuvenate Abel Tasman National Park
Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 11:40 am | Department of Conservation
An extensive 30-year multi-million dollar project to restore Abel Tasman National Park’s natural ecology is being launched with initial funding from a private family trust. More >>
Endangered NZ shore plover released on Motutapu Island
Monday, 20 February 2012, 9:47 am | Department of Conservation
One of our rarest and most endangered native birds, the New Zealand shore plover has been released on pest free Motutapu Island to increase its chances of survival. More >>
Henergy Eggs Ltd and DOC partner for Mt. Bruce Restoration
Friday, 17 February 2012, 10:11 am | Department of Conservation
What started out as an offer of assistance over a cup of tea has resulted in a successful long-term conservation partnership in the Wairarapa. The owners and staff of Henergy Eggs Ltd, which is located just outside Masterton, were recently presented an award ... More >>
Rimutaka Incline; up, up and away
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 10:01 am | Department of Conservation
The recently completed track upgrade of the Rimutaka Rail Trail has added width to the narrowest section of track which now provides users comfort and safety on a truly multi-use track. More >>
More trapping on Adele Island after rat found
Friday, 10 February 2012, 12:35 pm | Department of Conservation
Efforts are being stepped up to protect native wildlife on Adele Island after a rat was found dead in a trap on the Abel Tasman National Park island sanctuary. More >>
Kakapo Display at Te Rau Aroha Marae cancelled
Friday, 3 February 2012, 12:26 pm | Department of Conservation
A plan to display male kakapo Rooster at Te Rau Aroha Marae (Bluff) overnight on February 05th has been cancelled to ensure the wellbeing of the bird. More >>
Peak Season for Wasps Approaching
Thursday, 2 February 2012, 5:11 pm | Department of Conservation
People visiting parks and reserves in the Wairarapa are warned to be wary of wasps, with the height of the wasp season approaching. DOC visitor assets programme manager Garry Foster says the public need to be aware of the existence of the wasps which ... More >>
Bryde’s whale dies in Hauraki Gulf after ship strike
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 7:19 pm | Department of Conservation
A necropsy on an endangered Bryde’s whale found floating in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park has shown that the whale was alive when it appears to have been hit by a vessel. More >>
Volunteers sought to restore historic logging site
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 10:41 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is again seeking volunteers to restore the site of a 1930s sawmilling operation tucked away in a hidden valley behind Otaki Forks. More >>
Kakapo dies; another to go on display for Waitangi Day
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 1:41 pm | Department of Conservation
The death of another adult kakapo – the second this month – makes the opportunity for the public to see a live one on display this weekend even more special. More >>
DOC Ranger in Your Pocket
Friday, 27 January 2012, 10:05 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is in the process of revolutionising the way in which visitors can access information about the Tongariro Alpine Crossing – by putting a DOC ranger in their pocket. More >>
DOC accepts marine reserve incident “genuine mistake”
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 2:31 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has decided not to lay charges against a group of prison inmates on a rehabilitation programme who took seafood from a marine reserve. More >>
Kakapo Found Dead
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 11:27 am | Department of Conservation
The death of a male kakapo on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island has brought disappointment to the Kakapo Recovery team, as it faces a year without any breeding. More >>
$1250 fine for taking dog into national park
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 10:53 am | Department of Conservation
A man has been fined $1250 for taking a dog to Flora Hut in Kahurangi National Park, putting kiwi and blue duck at risk. Hayden Micheal Gibbes, 26, pleaded guilty to a charge of allowing a dog to be in a national park in breach of the National Parks ... More >>
Fluttering shearwaters heading for a new home on Matiu/Somes
Monday, 9 January 2012, 2:42 pm | Department of Conservation
Fluttering shearwaters heading for a new home on Matiu/Somes Up to 80 fluttering shearwater (Puffinus gavia) will be translocated to Matiu/Somes Island on Tuesday to establish a colony on the Wellington Harbour island. More >>
Purple loosestrife—a garden escapee on the run
Friday, 6 January 2012, 11:22 am | Department of Conservation
This summer sparks a call for help to identify purple loosestrife. In a combined effort with Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council, DOC is asking local landowners for sightings of Lythrum salicaria , commonly known as purple loosestrife. More >>
Hunt For Missing Doc Volunteer Suspended
Thursday, 5 January 2012, 10:41 am | Department of Conservation
An extensive search and rescue operation has sadly failed to find the Department of Conservation volunteer missing on Raoul Island since Monday morning. More >>
Helicopter Joins Search For Missing Volunteer
Wednesday, 4 January 2012, 11:05 am | Department of Conservation
A long range search helicopter has joined a boat and ground search team looking for a Department of Conservation volunteer on Raoul Island, missing since early yesterday morning. More >>
