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DOC Confirms Land Purchased in Northland
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 11:22 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has confirmed that it has purchased a strip of beach front land at Matapouri Bay in a bid to end long standing issues over the boundary between privately owned land and a DOC reserve. More >>
Taranaki 1080 operation knocks possums to record l
Monday, 29 March 2010, 1:45 pm | Department of Conservation
Initial results indicate possum numbers in Egmont National Park have plummeted after last month’s successful 1080 operation – providing a precious lifeline for local forests and vulnerable bird species in the park. More >>
Kiwi Chicks Found Dead In Private Reserve
Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 11:53 am | Department of Conservation
Eleven kiwi chicks have been found dead in a "kiwi creche" facility near Karapiro. Department of Conservation staff conducting a routine visit to undertake transmitter replacements discovered the dead birds yesterday [23 March], with early ... More >>
Report shows health of Kaimai catchments
Tuesday, 23 March 2010, 9:47 am | Department of Conservation
Environment Bay of Plenty, Environment Waikato, and the Department of Conservation, today released a state of the environment report on the health of the Kaimai and Mamaku Ranges and Waihou and Tauranga Harbour catchments. More >>
Unique Opportunity to Bring Officers' Mess to life
Monday, 15 March 2010, 2:53 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is offering a unique chance for a business partner with a sense of history to help in the restoration of the Fort Takapuna Officers’ Mess building. More >>
Seaweek 2010 puts a spotlight on our marine world
Monday, 8 March 2010, 4:54 pm | Department of Conservation
New Zealanders will head to our beaches and marine reserves this week as thousands take part in Seaweek activities around the country. More >>
Weed spraying contractor advised 48 hours ahead
Monday, 8 March 2010, 4:52 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is rejecting suggestions a group of weed sprayers were not advised about its recent 1080 operation targeting possums and rats on Mt Taranaki. More >>
Wildlife Enforcement Group welcomes gecko smuggler
Wednesday, 3 March 2010, 4:10 pm | Department of Conservation
German tourist, Manfred Bachmann was sentenced to 15 weeks imprisonment today for the possession of 16 native jewelled geckos, after he was apprehended with them last month. More >>
Lots of rats and few birds in the Tararua Ranges
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 3:53 pm | Department of Conservation
Surveys revealing high numbers of rats and few birds in the Tararua Forest Park have highlighted the need for pest control. More >>
Play it safe with Moko
Wednesday, 24 February 2010, 10:10 am | Department of Conservation
As a result of Moko’s (the bottlenose dolphin) continued presence at West End, Otarawairere and the Whakatane Heads, Department of Conservation (DOC) again repeat their public warning message about safety. More >>
Whirinaki kokako chicks are one in a hundred
Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 4:41 pm | Department of Conservation
The first kokako chicks to hatch in the Whirinaki Forest in 100 years have just left the nest and are finding their feet in their new home. More >>
A Combined Effort to Protect & Enhance New Zealand
Friday, 19 February 2010, 9:44 am | Department of Conservation
Minister of Conservation, The Hon. Kate Wilkinson has today launched a new agenda to protect and enhance New Zealand’s parks, reserves and open spaces. More >>
Better access at Catchpool ford for people, fish
Wednesday, 17 February 2010, 10:54 am | Department of Conservation
A new ford being built across the Catchpool Stream in the Rimutaka Forest Park will improve access for people visiting the park, and the native fish inhabiting the stream. More >>
Gecko smuggler caught out by Wildlife Enforcement
Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 4:36 pm | Department of Conservation
A German tourist, Manfred Bachmann was apprehended in Christchurch on Sunday with 16 endangered jewelled geckos in his possession. Department of Conservation’s Stuart Williamson, who works with the Wildlife Enforcement Group, said that the geckos had ... More >>
Rodent Detected On ‘Pest-Free’ Kiwi Crèche Island
Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 11:52 am | Department of Conservation
A large Norway rat discovered in a permanent trap on the ‘pest-free’ island of Motuora in the Hauraki Gulf has sparked a Department of Conservation (DOC) response operation. More >>
Baby Tuatara Hatches on Matiu/Somes Island
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 11:12 am | Department of Conservation
A photograph taken of a baby tuatara on Wellington Harbour’s Matiu/Somes Island this month has confirmed for the first time that the rare reptiles are hatching on the island. More >>
No Legal Action To Be Taken in Moko Dolphin Case
Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 2:25 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation will be taking no further action following the alleged harassment of Moko the Dolphin that occurred at Omaio Bay on the East Coast two weeks ago. More >>
Celebrate Summer By Getting Active With DOC
Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 11:15 am | Department of Conservation
Summer means beaches, walking, riding your bike – getting out and enjoying the warmer weather. All of the above are on offer during the Department of Conservation’s summer holiday programme which runs during February and March. More >>
Dangerous Historic Pine Scheduled For Removal
Tuesday, 26 January 2010, 10:21 am | Department of Conservation
A large macrocarpa pine tree on the northern slopes of North Head is set to be felled in February due to the risk to the public of falling branches in high winds. More >>
Significant Wairarapa coastal area protected
Monday, 18 January 2010, 3:10 pm | Department of Conservation
One of the most intact dune ecosystems along the Wairarapa south coast is being protected through a partnership between the Department of Conservation and the landowners. The Te Humenga dunes are among the 10 most important dunes in the lower North Island. ... More >>
