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Study shows survival of kea in aerial 1080 op
Thursday, 20 August 2009, 10:00 am | Department of Conservation
Research into the outcomes for kea of aerial 1080 predator control operations has found all kea monitored during a recent aerial 1080 operation in Kahurangi National Park survived. In the monitoring, 13 kea were caught and tagged with radio-transmitters ... More >>
Chathams parea doing better than expected
Monday, 17 August 2009, 12:21 pm | Department of Conservation
Scientists surveying endangered Chatham Islands parea (Chatham Islands pigeon) last week were were surprised to find that the population had increased to around 500, from a population low of 40 in the late 1980s. More >>
Whitebait under threat
Friday, 14 August 2009, 3:48 pm | Department of Conservation
It’s that time of year again when hardy whitebaiters have sorted their gear and will head for the rivers and estuaries around the country for the opening of the whitebait season on Saturday 15th August - except for the West Coast of the South ... More >>
Feedback sought on planned Te Araroa link
Friday, 14 August 2009, 2:41 pm | Department of Conservation
Feedback is sought from the public and outdoor recreation groups on a proposal to extend the Te Araroa trail through the western side of the Tararua Forest Park, including the currently untracked Oriwa ridge. More >>
DOC releases management plan for NZ Sea Lion
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 2:44 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has released a new management plan to help the recovery of the endangered New Zealand Sea Lion. The New Zealand Sea Lion Species Management Plan 2009-2014 (SMP) provides a framework to ensure progress towards the ... More >>
A spring clean for Onoke Spit
Tuesday, 11 August 2009, 10:53 am | Department of Conservation
Volunteers are invited to help “spring clean” Wairarapa’s prized Onoke Spit, a nesting site of Caspian terns, home to the rare red katipo spider and a threatened moth, and a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts. Following last year’s successful Seaweek ... More >>
Give Moko Space
Monday, 10 August 2009, 4:54 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is strongly advising people not to swim or interact with Moko, Mahia’s bottlenose dolphin, who is likely to be more aggressive now that he has grown out of playful childhood into adolescence. More >>
Suspected Dog Attack Kills Kiwi In Rimutaka Forest
Thursday, 6 August 2009, 10:43 am | Department of Conservation
One of the kiwi re-introduced by the community into the Rimutaka Forest Park has been killed by a dog, highlighting the importance of keeping dogs on a lead in the park. More >>
Ian Ferguson Calls For Boaties To Be Vigilant
Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 2:14 pm | Department of Conservation
On the eve of the third and final aerial rat bait drop on Rangitoto and Motutapu, kayaker Ian Ferguson has called on the New Zealand public to ensure the islands remain pest free. More >>
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 >>
