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Environment Court Decision A Win Win
Friday, 28 September 2007, 4:13 pm | Department of Conservation
“The decision is a win for the environment, a big tick for the resource consent process, and a win for the farmer”, Department of Conservation (DOC) Conservator, Peter Williamson said today. He was commenting on the Environment Court’s recent ... More >>
Rare kiwi thriving on Tiritiri Matangi
Wednesday, 19 September 2007, 10:05 am | Department of Conservation
Little spotted kiwi have more than doubled in number on their Hauraki Gulf island home in the last five years, according to the results of a recent Department of Conservation survey. More >>
Rat stopped from getting to Tiritiri Matangi
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 10:30 am | Department of Conservation
A Norway rat found on a ferry due to sail to Tiritiri Matangi was stopped from getting to the island sanctuary due to quick action by the ferry operator. Last Friday when 360 Discovery staff discovered that a rodent had paid an overnight visit to the ferry ... More >>
Discover the hidden world of wild orchids
Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 1:50 pm | Department of Conservation
Wellingtonians are being asked to keep their eyes peeled for their extraordinary, diverse and often cryptic native orchids when they venture into the outdoors. More >>
Community invited to help plant out Whitireia Park
Friday, 31 August 2007, 11:28 am | Department of Conservation
Everyone’s invited to participate in a mass planting effort at Whitireia Park in Titahi Bay! More >>
Submissions on draft plans for sea lion management
Monday, 27 August 2007, 11:08 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation released today (Saturday 25 August 2007) two draft plans aimed at better management of the New Zealand sea lion: - Draft Population Management Plan - Draft Species Management Plan: More >>
New Waiohine Gorge Bridge Officially Opened
Friday, 24 August 2007, 5:15 pm | Department of Conservation
Congestion at one of the most popular entrances to the eastern Tararua Forest Park has been consigned to the past, thanks to the erection of a new footbridge spanning the Waiohine Gorge. More >>
Robins the first birds to be transferred
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 4:29 pm | Department of Conservation
Outward bound: North Island robins the first birds to be transferred out of Karori Sanctuary More >>
Whitebaiters urged to ‘check, clean, dry’ gear
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 11:20 am | Department of Conservation
Whitebaiters are reminded to clean nets and other gear to prevent the spread of aquatic pests and the invasive algae didymo into Wellington region waterways during the whitebait season, which begins here today (August 15) and continues until the end of November. More >>
Whitebait Fishing Season
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 3:41 pm | Department of Conservation
Wednesday 15th August marks the start of another whitebait fishing season for areas other than the West Coast of the South Island. The West Coast whitebait season starts on the 1st of September. More >>
Wellington conservation heroes honoured
Thursday, 9 August 2007, 10:59 am | Department of Conservation
Five groups, two individuals, a business and a school have received Wellington Conservation Awards, for enhancing New Zealand’s natural and historic attributes and inspiring others to get involved in conservation and enjoy the outdoors. More >>
Go on a Conservation Week south coast safari
Friday, 27 July 2007, 5:12 pm | Department of Conservation
Fun and adventure for all is promised at a South Coast Safari Day on Wellington’s south coast on Sunday August 12, celebrating Conservation Week with its focus this year on outdoor recreation. More >>
Autopsy results on dead baby orca
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 4:56 pm | Department of Conservation
An autopsy has confirmed that a dead baby orca missing its head, tail fin, right pectoral fin and with a cut in its side found on Ninety Mile Beach in early July died by drowning. More >>
Response to bird ‘flu outbreak – simulation
Monday, 25 June 2007, 12:15 am | Department of Conservation
At least 16 species of native bird could be affected by avian influenza, if the disease were to enter New Zealand, the Department of Conservation says. More >>
Wellington Conservation Awards nominations sought
Friday, 22 June 2007, 12:43 am | Department of Conservation
Nominations for this year’s Wellington Conservation Awards are sought by the end of next week (June 29). Organised by the Wellington Conservation Board in partnership with the Department of Conservation’s Wellington Conservancy, the annual awards ... More >>
Ashes likely cause of Kapiti Island fire
Thursday, 21 June 2007, 1:39 pm | Department of Conservation
Ashes removed from a wood burner are believed to have caused the fire which destroyed a ranger’s cottage on Kapiti Island last Thursday. A Department of Conservation and New Zealand Fire Service investigation has revealed that ashes cleaned out of ... More >>
Kapiti Island fire quickly brought under control
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 10:00 am | Department of Conservation
A fire that broke out in a ranger’s house on Kapiti Island has been brought under control and staff on the island are safe, Department of Conservation Wellington Conservator Alan McKenzie said this evening. More >>
Whale count on again in Cook Strait
Tuesday, 19 June 2007, 3:46 pm | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation staff and former whalers are to team up again this winter to watch for whales in Cook Strait for research that assists efforts to protect whales in the South Pacific. More >>
Kapiti Island fire investigation underway
Friday, 15 June 2007, 12:15 am | Department of Conservation
An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire that destroyed a ranger’s house on Kapiti Island yesterday. More >>
World Heritage Convenes In New Zealand
Monday, 11 June 2007, 10:02 am | Department of Conservation
For the first time New Zealand is hosting the World Heritage Committee’s annual meeting. This 31st Session will be held in Christchurch from 23 June to 2 July 2007 and chaired by Tumu te Heuheu, Paramount Chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa, New Zealand’s ... More >>
