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Head in the clouds for young Whangarei Kiwi
Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 9:28 am | Department of Conservation
A young Riponui kiwi found in December with a serious neck injury flies back to Whangarei tomorrow (19 January), with the help of airline wings. The kiwi was discovered within the Whangarei Kiwi Sanctuary six weeks ago, with an injury which caused its head ... More >>
Locals pleased as quake-damaged track reopens
Saturday, 15 January 2011, 9:02 pm | Department of Conservation
Popular Sharplin Falls Track is once again open after receiving significant damage during the Canterbury earthquake on 4 September 2010. More >>
Richard the Kākāpō Passes Away aged 80
Thursday, 13 January 2011, 3:32 pm | Department of Conservation
A legendary kākāpō which played a vital role in the recovery of the species has been found dead. The kākāpō Richard Henry was believed to be more than 80 years old when he passed away of natural causes. The bird was named after a Victorian conservationist ... More >>
DOC clamps down on offenders taking seafood
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 2:57 pm | Department of Conservation
DOC clamps down on offenders taking seafood from Long Bay Marine Reserve Anyone who attempts to take seafood from Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve this summer is likely to get caught, the Department of Conservation (DOC) warns. “We monitor and regularly ... More >>
Christmas comes early for kākāpō
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 12:12 pm | Department of Conservation
Christmas has come early for kākāpō this year as the Animal Health Board (AHB) has funded the purchase of a generator to be used during the breeding season on Anchor Island. The generator will be essential to the success of the first kākāpō breeding ... More >>
Unusual weather conditions causing mass death among seabirds
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 11:58 am | Department of Conservation
Penguins, petrels and other seabirds are dying in large numbers and washing up on our shores, says the Department of Conservation (DOC). Hundreds, if not thousands, of birds are likely to be found dead on beaches over the summer due to the La Nina ... More >>
A Cute Little Christmas Pressy for Mana Island
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 3:56 pm | Department of Conservation
Mana Island’s first ‘home grown’ fluttering shearwater chick bodes well for the success of a 13-year effort to return three seabird species to the island The chick hatched in November from an egg laid by a breeding pair in specially designed ... More >>
Fire ban for Mackenzie and Ashburton high country
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 10:41 am | Department of Conservation
Extreme fire danger has triggered the Department of Conservation to place a total fire ban over conservation lands (and within one kilometre of those lands) in Mackenzie and Ashburton high country today. More >>
Road through Molesworth Station opens next week
Monday, 20 December 2010, 12:05 pm | Department of Conservation
Opportunity opens up from Tuesday next week (28 December) to drive through the spectacular high country landscape of Molesworth Station, New Zealand’s largest farm. The Acheron Road through the vast historic South Marlborough station is due to be open to the ... More >>
New land a gateway to Hakatere Conservation Park
Friday, 17 December 2010, 4:39 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is encouraging holiday-makers to take advantage of a fantastic new addition to Hakatere Conservation Park. More >>
Plenty to sing about in the Tararua Forest Park
Friday, 17 December 2010, 1:32 pm | Department of Conservation
Rat numbers have plummeted following a 1080 operation as part of Project Kaka, an on-going pest control programme to restore the health of a wide range of wildlife and plant species and control bovine tuberculosis (TB) in the Tararua Forest Park. More >>
Elephant seal pays a rare visit
Friday, 10 December 2010, 3:31 pm | Department of Conservation
A female southern elephant seal/ihupuku is paying South Canterbury a rare visit and has been seen several times over the last month from the Waitaki River to Waihao Lagoon. Department of Conservation (DOC) ranger, Steve Harraway, is pleased to see ... More >>
Mountain biking trials allowed on 3 Kahurangi National Parks
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 2:59 pm | Department of Conservation
The New Zealand Conservation Authority announced today it has approved a revised Kahurangi National Park Management Plan which allows mountain biking trials on three park tracks, including the Heaphy Track during the five-month winter season. More >>
23 Seals Brutally Clubbed to Death on the Kaikoura Coast
Monday, 6 December 2010, 10:42 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is condemning the brutal clubbing to death of 23 seals, including eight newborn pups, on the Kaikoura coast. The department is calling for public help to identify the person or persons responsible for the violent attack. ... More >>
Illegal campers spark fire risk concerns
Thursday, 2 December 2010, 4:37 pm | Department of Conservation
A couple caught setting up camp on conservation land on Kapiti Island last evening could face prosecution following concerns regarding fire risk and threats to wildlife. More >>
Stoat presence confirmed on Kapiti Island
Thursday, 2 December 2010, 11:16 am | Department of Conservation
The presence of a stoat on Kapiti Island has been confirmed, with the animal’s DNA found on faecal matter (scat) and a dead parakeet/kakariki that was about three weeks old, found by mustelid detection dog Crete and his handler Scott Theobold last ... More >>
NZ Surf Breaks enshrined under new Coastal Policy
Thursday, 2 December 2010, 11:10 am | Department of Conservation
Nineteen of New Zealand’s leading surf spots have been officially recognised and protected from December 3rd, under the revised New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement, which comes into effect tomorrow. More >>
West Coast Wildlife Centre’s first rowi chick
Wednesday, 1 December 2010, 4:35 pm | Department of Conservation
The West Coast Wildlife Centre hatched its first rowi kiwi chick at 6 pm on 4 November. Named ‘Wawe’ (meaning ‘first, be, before’) by rowi kaitiaki (guardians) Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio, health checks by staff at the centre confirm that the chick ... More >>
Check fire rules before heading outdoors over summer
Wednesday, 1 December 2010, 9:42 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is urging people heading outdoors over summer to familiarise themselves with the rural fire rules, to avoid putting lives at risk and damaging the natural environment … and their pocket More >>
Mustelid detection dog ‘Crete’ breaks leg
Friday, 26 November 2010, 9:23 am | Department of Conservation
A broken leg has hampered the efforts of ‘Crete’ the specialist mustelid detection dog sent to Kapiti Island on Tuesday. More >>
