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DOC Investigating Decline In Sea Lion Pups
Tuesday, 27 January 2009, 1:19 pm | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation researchers are investigating a significant decline in New Zealand sea lion pups born this breeding season. More >>
Seal wounded by packing tape destroyed
Tuesday, 20 January 2009, 12:31 pm | Department of Conservation
A seal severely injured and being strangled by packaging tape was put down by Department of Conservation staff in the Wairarapa last week. More >>
New Zealand’s spectacular Great Walks
Wednesday, 24 December 2008, 11:00 am | Department of Conservation
Last minute places on New Zealand’s spectacular Great Walks are still up for grabs this summer. But, but they are filling fast so get in quick and make your booking now. More >>
Granddad celebrates 21st birthday at Mount Bruce
Monday, 22 December 2008, 10:05 am | Department of Conservation
There’ll be extra reason for celebration at Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre in the northern Wairarapa on New Years Day, with a special someone turning 21 More >>
Convalescing Kiwi Catches Train To Capital
Friday, 12 December 2008, 10:35 am | Department of Conservation
A little spotted kiwi from Kapiti Island participating in the BNZ Save the Kiwi programme that has been convalescing at Pukaha Mount Bruce after succumbing to the toxic effects of karaka berries, was well enough to travel by train yesterday, for the next stage ... More >>
Kakapo gets boost from long-running partnership
Thursday, 4 December 2008, 5:14 pm | Department of Conservation
The long-running fight to save the kakapo has received a welcome boost with the Department of Conservation, Rio Tinto Alcan NZ and Forest & Bird agreeing to extend their successful kakapo recovery partnership for a further two year term. More >>
Historic landmark open for show and tell
Monday, 1 December 2008, 4:30 pm | Department of Conservation
If the walls of the large wooden old Government Buildings in Wellington could speak, what would they say? Saturday 6 December will be an opportunity for members of the public to find out, when the 132-year-old former seat of government will be open ... More >>
Conservation awards celebrate work of volunteers
Thursday, 13 November 2008, 11:52 am | Department of Conservation
Restoring ecosystems, preserving a historic rail icon, promoting heritage trees and reconnecting urban children to local wildlife, are among the projects being undertaken by the seven recipients of this year’s Wellington Conservation Awards. More >>
On the lookout for lizards
Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 12:52 pm | Department of Conservation
Conservation staff on the DOC Poneke area-managed Matiu/Somes Island in Wellington Harbour are preparing for an exciting arrival on Friday’s 10 am ferry sailing. More >>
Help DOC record sightings of endangered dolphins
Thursday, 23 October 2008, 1:28 pm | Department of Conservation
DOC is calling on the public to help to collect crucial information by reporting sightings of critically endangered Maui’s dolphins. Thought to be the rarest oceanic dolphin in the world, with just an estimated 111 dolphins remaining, continuing to ... More >>
Prepare for adverse conditions due to bad weather
Wednesday, 8 October 2008, 2:47 pm | Department of Conservation
Trampers and visitors to forest parks in the Wellington region are warned to watch out for, and report, slips and tree falls following yesterday’s high winds and heavy rain. More >>
Trade in Endangered Species Act fee changes
Thursday, 18 September 2008, 4:42 pm | Department of Conservation
An increase in fees for permits under the Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989 (TIES Act) has been announced today by the Department of Conservation (DOC). The TIES Act is New Zealand’s primary legislation to implement its obligations under the Convention ... More >>
Wellingtonians meet their wild ‘locals’
Monday, 15 September 2008, 5:41 pm | Department of Conservation
Wellingtonians got up close and personal with some of their elusive local native wildlife at a Conservation Week event aimed at improving their habitat. More >>
And conservation was the winner!
Monday, 15 September 2008, 4:29 pm | Department of Conservation
Children get involved at Makoura Stream with Jim Flack, Greater Wellington Regional Council (Amanda Cosgrove, DOC) More >>
Rata Returns to the Gorge
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 1:59 pm | Department of Conservation
Chris Thomasen from Feilding has won a 2008 Conservation Award for her outstanding commitment to conservation in the community. She received the award at a packed Forest and Bird Manawatu meeting this week in Palmerston North More >>
Exchange a garden weed for a native and learn
Monday, 8 September 2008, 10:05 am | Department of Conservation
Wairarapa families are invited to exchange a weed for a native plant, and meet some interesting locals at an open day at the Department of Conservation’s Wairarapa Area office during Conservation Week on Saturday 13 September. More >>
Matahorua returns to Raukawa moana
Thursday, 4 September 2008, 4:39 pm | Department of Conservation
The patrol boat for the newly-established Taputeranga Marine Reserve on Wellington’s south coast has been named Matahorua, (after Kupe’s waka), to prompt memories of the exploits of Kupe, the great Polynesian explorer and his ocean going vessel. More >>
Celebrate Conservation Week in the Wairarapa
Monday, 1 September 2008, 11:48 am | Department of Conservation
Wairarapa people are encouraged to get their hands dirty during Conservation Week (7-14 September), to celebrate the community’s role in championing the conservation cause. More >>
Wellington’s special conservation gems
Friday, 29 August 2008, 12:27 am | Department of Conservation
Wellingtonians are encouraged to ‘meet the locals’ during Conservation Week (September 7 to 14) – to get better acquainted with the treasure trove of natural and historic heritage that is close at hand. More >>
Meet the Local Species At Taputeranga
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 12:08 am | Department of Conservation
With the opening of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve planned for the 28 August and Conservation Week (7-14 September) just around the corner – what better time to meet some of the ‘local’ species of the Wellington South Coast? Here are some ... More >>
