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Sensory treats on nature walk prove popular
Tuesday, 24 February 2009, 12:34 pm | Department of Conservation
There were some sensory treats (and assaults) on offer to participants enjoying the Department of Conservation’s nature walks around Donnelly’s loop in the eastern Tararuas over the past two weekends. More >>
DOC rejects "secret deal" over windfarm
Monday, 16 February 2009, 1:12 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is totally rejecting claims that “DOC’s silence was bought” over Meridian Energy’s Project Hayes windfarm proposal. More >>
DOC to send trained fire crews to Australia
Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 11:17 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is looking to send up to a dozen trained DOC fire fighters to help Australian fire crews battling the Victorian bushfires. More >>
Celebrate the summer days in the Tararua forest
Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 11:01 am | Department of Conservation
If you know where to look you can see some fascinating native species in your local forest - native orchids, rare mistletoe, and an ancient native worm called peripatus to mention a few. More >>
DOC concerned about West Coast 1080 decision
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 2:07 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is joining Federated Farmers and the Animal Health Board in seeking to meet with the Westland District Council to clarify the Council’s concerns about 1080 operations near water supplies. More >>
Bellamy returns to the Dinosaur Forest
Tuesday, 3 February 2009, 10:50 am | Department of Conservation
Twenty-five years after he coined the phrase, Professor David Bellamy is returning to New Zealand's "Dinosaur Forest". Bellamy will be the guest of honour for September's Whirinaki 25 community event which celebrates a quarter century since the bitter ... More >>
Whio return to Pukaha Mount Bruce
Monday, 2 February 2009, 10:18 am | Department of Conservation
For the second season whio (blue duck) ducklings are on display in Wairarapa, while they learn outdoor survival skills in the safety of the Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre More >>
Rare Wellington harbour Hector’s dolphin sighting
Friday, 30 January 2009, 10:06 am | Department of Conservation
One of the world’s smallest and rarest dolphins has paid a surprise visit to Wellington Harbour, delighting onlookers and exciting Department of Conservation marine mammal experts. More >>
Rare beaked whale strands on Kapiti coast
Thursday, 29 January 2009, 12:27 pm | Department of Conservation
A rare Gray’s beaked whale which stranded and subsequently died on a Kapiti beach this week may have been nursing a calf. More >>
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 >>
