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Recent takahe arrival to Pukaha Mt Bruce dies
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 2:41 pm | Department of Conservation
One of two recent Takahe arrivals to Wairarapa’s Pukaha Mount Bruce wildlife centre has died. The two Takahe were recently transferred to Pukaha from Mana Island. More >>
Takahe buddies for Pukaha’s Bud
Tuesday, 10 June 2008, 12:55 am | Department of Conservation
Bud, the resident takahe at Wairarapa’s Pukaha Mount Bruce wildlife centre, is lonesome no more following the introduction of two male buddies to his enclosure, visible from the centre’s popular café. More >>
Two NI brown kiwi female into Pukaha Forest
Thursday, 5 June 2008, 10:02 am | Department of Conservation
Two female North Island brown kiwi have been released into the restored forest at Pukaha Mt Bruce. There are now 18 birds living in the forest. It is hoped that Hera and Whiratea, adopted and named by pupils of Greytown School and Fairfield School ... More >>
Marine life likely to benefit from protection
Tuesday, 3 June 2008, 3:49 pm | Department of Conservation
The sea around New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands is recognised as a World Heritage Area and is likely to receive a boost in protection from a review of marine protected areas in the region. More >>
Sustaining conservation in the future
Thursday, 29 May 2008, 12:06 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has today released to staff the final report of the Strategy and Budget Alignment (SBA) Review. This follows consultation with staff and reflects an extensive three month review of spending carried out by the ... More >>
PSA Says DOC Should Not Have To Cut Jobs
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 5:47 pm | Department of Conservation
"We are very disappointed that DOC is forced to cut jobs in part because of a forecast shortfall caused largely by one-time events - for example, fighting an unusual number of forest fires this year," says PSA National Secretary Brenda Pilott. The shortfall ... More >>
Long Hot Summer Encourages Predators
Wednesday, 28 May 2008, 9:32 am | Department of Conservation
A long hot summer, providing favourable breeding conditions for predators nationwide, is believed to be the prime cause for the number of ferrets found in the Pukaha Mt Bruce reserve. More >>
Exotic forest harvesting begins
Monday, 26 May 2008, 10:26 am | Department of Conservation
Pinus radiata and eucalyptus are being harvested by the Department of Conservation through the winter months at Kaipatangata Forest, west of Carterton, and at Te Kopi, Palliser Bay, respectively in the Wairarapa. More >>
Kaimanawa Horses Passed Muster
Thursday, 22 May 2008, 10:09 am | Department of Conservation
A recent appeal for people to re-home Kaimanawa horses from the annual muster has left many potential owners having to wait patiently until next year. While not all horses mustered are suitable for re-homing due to their age or condition, for the ... More >>
Modest fee increases announced for some facilities
Friday, 16 May 2008, 9:43 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has announced some modest fee increases for some of its high profile walks for the coming season/year. In announcing the increases, Acting General Manager Operations - Southern, Graeme Ayres stressed that most of the hut ... More >>
Chatham Island snipe returned to Pitt Island
Tuesday, 6 May 2008, 10:25 am | Department of Conservation
One of New Zealand’s least-known rare birds is making a comeback. Twenty Chatham Island snipe were released into a privately-owned reserve on Pitt Island on 28th April. Only 33 people live on Pitt Island, the second largest of the Chatham Islands. ... More >>
Kaimanawa Horses Seeking Homes
Monday, 5 May 2008, 12:16 am | Department of Conservation
Kaimanawa wild horses are once again available to the public with the Department of Conservation’s annual muster scheduled for later this month. Applications are currently being sought by two wild horse preservation groups from people keen to ... More >>
Pukaha ferrets captured
Tuesday, 29 April 2008, 11:24 am | Department of Conservation
One of two ferrets caught in the Pukaha Mount Bruce forest over the long weekend is thought to be responsible for the deaths of four kiwi there this month. More >>
Rogue predator kills four kiwi in Pukaha forest
Thursday, 24 April 2008, 5:18 pm | Department of Conservation
Four adult kiwi in the Pukaha Mount Bruce forest have become victims of a rogue predator, believed to be a ferret, in recent weeks. More >>
Chatham petrel chicks returned to Chatham Island
Thursday, 24 April 2008, 12:06 am | Department of Conservation
Chatham Islanders this week celebrated the first return of an endangered bird species to the main Chatham Island. Forty-three nationally endangered Chatham petrel chicks have been moved from their former home on Rangatira (South East Island), to artificial ... More >>
Visiting performance artist at Pukaha Mt Bruce
Tuesday, 15 April 2008, 12:23 am | Department of Conservation
Visiting performance artist makes appearance at Pukaha Mt Bruce Click to enlarge Patricia wearing a Landscape Journal as Shawl (supplied by artist) More >>
Watch out for wasps!
Friday, 4 April 2008, 11:45 am | Department of Conservation
People visiting parks and reserves in the Wairarapa are warned to be wary of wasps with high numbers of nests reported there this season. More >>
Rats to find Frogs
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 10:08 am | Department of Conservation
“Enemies to be come allies” says Minister of Conservation Steve Chadwick announcing initial success at training rats to locate New Zealand’s tiny rare native frogs “Aside from being nocturnal, and extremely well-camouflaged, the frogs are also ... More >>
Kakapo chicks hatch on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island
Monday, 31 March 2008, 12:06 am | Department of Conservation
The eagerly-awaited arrival of some of New Zealand’s most precious babies has started, with the hatching of five kakapo chicks in the last two weeks. As of Saturday 29th March, the world’s population of kakapo has been boosted from 86 to 91 with ... More >>
Coastal Wgtn digital photography comp for kids
Wednesday, 26 March 2008, 4:41 pm | Department of Conservation
Send in your favourite photo that celebrates Wellington’s coast, e.g., ocean views, beaches, marine life, waves, tidal pools… Open to all primary and intermediate school pupils (5–12 years old) in the greater Wellington region More >>
