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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 >>
DOC encouraged by support for new reserve
Friday, 15 August 2008, 1:20 pm | Department of Conservation
The community has an important role to play in raising awareness of and monitoring the new Taputeranga Marine Reserve, says the Department of Conservation. More >>
Conservation Awards nomination deadline extended
Friday, 8 August 2008, 11:57 am | Department of Conservation
The deadline has been extended for nominations for the annual Wellington Conservation Awards, being held this year on 12 November. More >>
First Opportunity To Explore Restored Forest
Thursday, 7 August 2008, 10:38 am | Department of Conservation
A new walking track at Pukaha Mt Bruce means locals and visitors can for the first time explore the largest remnant of the once magnificent 70 mile Wairarapa forest, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said today. More >>
DoC Transfers Some Biosecurity Functions to MAFBNZ
Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 11:10 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has received cabinet approval to transfer some of its current functions in relation to unwanted organisms to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ). More >>
Karori Sanctuary 'Conservation in Action' Award
Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 11:01 am | Department of Conservation
Wellington's Karori Sanctuary has won the Department of Conservation's "Conservation in Action" Award at the annual Tourism Industry Awards in Christchurch. More >>
New Agreement between DoC and Tourism Industry
Tuesday, 5 August 2008, 3:15 pm | Department of Conservation
“The Department of Conservation and the tourism industry have agreed on a new process to manage tourism concessions on conservation land, where the visitor activities need to be restricted, and more applicants seek a concession than opportunities available,” ... More >>
Be wary in the bush and report storm damage
Tuesday, 5 August 2008, 1:38 pm | Department of Conservation
People venturing into Wellington’s forest parks and reserves are urged to be extra vigilant after the recent storms, and report any damage - preferably with an accompanying image - to the Department of Conservation. More >>
The benefits of 1080 and why DOC uses it.
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 12:23 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) uses aerial application of sodium monofluoroacetate (1080) as a valuable biodiversity protection tool to control mammalian pests that threaten conservation values. More >>
Department of Conservation mourns loss
Friday, 4 July 2008, 11:52 am | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation staff are mourning the loss of a takahe on Mana Island. The male bird was shot last week after being mistaken for a pukeko during a control operation to reduce pukeko numbers. More >>
Quiet Forests due to Predators and Pests
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 3:36 pm | Department of Conservation
Introduced mammalian predators and pests such as possums, rats and stoats present huge threats to our native forests and wildlife, many which are being eaten into extinction. More >>
DOC receives packages inferred to be 1080 bait
Friday, 27 June 2008, 9:56 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has received packages of a substance that was inferred to be 1080 bait, at its Nelson Conservancy office, and Takaka and Motueka area offices. More >>
