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Harbour Hector’s identity confirmed
Tuesday, 21 July 2009, 12:03 pm | Department of Conservation
A rare dolphin residing in Wellington Harbour has been confirmed as a male Hector’s dolphin. Sporting the distinctive rounded dorsal fin which is a characteristic of Hector’s dolphins, he was nicknamed ‘Harbour Hector’ by locals, who have been ... More >>
Penguins perish on Wellington roads
Wednesday, 15 July 2009, 11:00 am | Department of Conservation
Wellington’s south coast roads are proving perilous for little blue penguins, with three killed by motorists last weekend Concerned about the impact of the deaths on Wellington’s penguin population, the Department of Conservation (DOC) is appealing ... More >>
Islands Close For Second Drop
Thursday, 9 July 2009, 11:16 am | Department of Conservation
The ambitious plan to restore Rangitoto and Motutapu islands by creating a predator-free sanctuary for native wildlife continues today with the second of three aerial rodent bait applications. This comes after a successful first drop on the islands less than ... More >>
Islands Close For Second Drop
Thursday, 9 July 2009, 10:34 am | Department of Conservation
The ambitious plan to restore Rangitoto and Motutapu islands by creating a predatorfree sanctuary for native wildlife continues today with the second of three aerial rodent bait applications. This comes after a successful first drop on the islands less than ... More >>
Kokako treat in store for Whirinaki visitors
Wednesday, 8 July 2009, 3:55 pm | Department of Conservation
The reintroduction of endangered native birds to the forest and the backing of a fair-trade, organically-based business will give September’s Whirinaki25 event a distinctly kokako flavour. More >>
Captive breeding at Mount Bruce protects wildlife
Thursday, 2 July 2009, 11:03 am | Department of Conservation
The captive breeding programme at the Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre will continue to protect endangered New Zealand wildlife, says the Department of Conservation. Wairarapa Area manager Chris Lester says a recent review confirmed ... More >>
Islands Open Again After First Successful Drop
Monday, 29 June 2009, 12:12 pm | Department of Conservation
Rangitoto and Motutapu islands are now open to the public again after the first successful phase of a three-stage rat baiting operation. The operation is part of a programme to restore the islands to provide a sanctuary for native wildlife in the Hauraki ... More >>
First Kiss For Kaimanawa Lady Grace
Monday, 22 June 2009, 4:48 pm | Department of Conservation
Just five days after Kelly Cairney collected her wild Kaimanawa horse earlier this month, she got her first kiss. “She is just delightful” said Ms Cairney, from Waiau Pa near Pukekohe. “We named her Kaimanawa Lady Grace, but call her Gracey.” ... More >>
Island Restoration Programme Underway
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 3:17 pm | Department of Conservation
The weather-window is finally right for the Department of Conservation to begin the first stage of the ambitious plan to remove the remaining pests from Rangitoto and Motutapu islands over the coming months. More >>
Opportunity offered for World Ranger Day 2009
Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 5:30 pm | Department of Conservation
Aspiring young rangers are being offered the chance try their hand at tracking pests, monitoring wildlife, maintaining tracks and facilities, talking to the public and generally getting out into the great outdoors in Wellington’s parks and reserves. ... More >>
Atiwhakatu hut open for business
Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 2:22 pm | Department of Conservation
The new Atiwhakatu hut in the eastern Tararua Forest Park is now open, offering warmth and comfort to people over-nighting in this popular outdoor location. A wood burner and double glazed windows are features of the Department of Conservation 12-bed hut, ... More >>
Public Comment: Subantarctic Marine Protected Area
Friday, 5 June 2009, 12:17 pm | Department of Conservation
The Subantarctic Marine Protection Planning Forum invites the public to comment on a consultation document describing proposed options for marine protected areas around New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands. The Forum was established last year to consider ... More >>
Island Restoration Project Underway
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 1:34 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is about to embark on an exciting and ambitious plan to restore the islands of Rangitoto and Motutapu in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Auckland Area Manager, Brett Butland said that this project will be one of the most ... More >>
DOC Takes Out Top Energy Efficiency Award
Saturday, 23 May 2009, 1:08 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has been named the public service’s top energy manager at New Zealand’s premier energy efficiency awards. DOC has taken out the 2009 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Public Sector Award for ... More >>
Remote DOC Sites To Benefit From Solar Makeover
Thursday, 21 May 2009, 2:00 pm | Department of Conservation
Seventeen remote Department of Conservation island sites will be fitted with solar hot water systems this year in a move that will cut DOC’s island hot water energy bill by about 80 percent. The seventeen island sites are among 26 DOC facilities ... More >>
Funding boost for Wellington conservation projects
Wednesday, 20 May 2009, 4:13 pm | Department of Conservation
Wetlands, dunes, remnant forests and lizards are among the beneficiaries of a $146,719 funding boost for conservation projects on private land in the Wellington region. Nine projects in the region have received a share of the latest allocation of the ... More >>
Look out for endangered southern right whales
Wednesday, 20 May 2009, 3:11 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is calling on the public to keep an eye out and report sightings of southern right whales which are starting to move along the New Zealand coastline. Recent sightings of whales near Dunedin, and one near Stewart ... More >>
Kaimanawa Horses Needing Homes
Friday, 8 May 2009, 2:26 pm | Department of Conservation
Ever thought of adopting a Kaimanawa horse? If so, now is the time to get your application in, with the 2009 muster scheduled for early June. More >>
Conservation status of New Zealand birds reviewed
Thursday, 16 April 2009, 10:15 am | Department of Conservation
A re-assessment of the conservation status of New Zealand’s birds has revealed both losses and gains. The review was undertaken by a panel of experts, to help identify those species most in need of help. Of the 428 taxa (species and subspecies) assessed, ... More >>
Mana Island, ZEALANDIA voted top restoration sites
Wednesday, 15 April 2009, 10:22 am | Department of Conservation
Mana Island and ZEALANDIA, the focus of world-leading conservation initiatives, are among the top 25 ecological restoration sites in Australia and New Zealand. More >>
