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Department of Conservation - Latest News [Page 81]

New section of track in the Atiwhakatu Valley

Friday, 1 February 2008, 2:34 pm | Department of Conservation

A section of the popular Atiwhakatu track at Holdsworth in the Wairarapa has been reconstructed, making it easier and more enjoyable for day walkers and people heading into the Tararuas for a tramp to the summit. More >>

Post-mortem clears endangered Maui’s dolphin

Friday, 18 January 2008, 4:24 pm | Department of Conservation

Results from a post-mortem carried out on a female Maui’s dolphin and pre-natal calf found beach-cast at Raglan late last year, have cleared the dolphin of the disease Brucellosis, but were unable to determine a cause of death. More >>

Shore plover breeding on Mana Island

Friday, 18 January 2008, 2:59 pm | Department of Conservation

One of New Zealand’s rarest birds has surprised conservationists by breeding within months of their release on Mana Island, off Wellington’s west coast. More >>

Whio chicks on display at Pukaha Mt Bruce for 30 d

Thursday, 17 January 2008, 3:35 pm | Department of Conservation

Staff at Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre in northern Wairarapa are excited to announce that four nine-week-old whio/blue duck ducklings are on display at the centre before they are returned to their natural habit in Taranaki. More >>

Concession approval for Kaituna hydro proposal

Wednesday, 19 December 2007, 11:41 am | Department of Conservation

A 60 year concession to Bay of Plenty Energy Limited to place part of a weir on, and to inundate a portion of, the Upper Kaituna Scenic Reserve on the Kaituna River, has been granted by the Director-General of Conservation Al Morrison, under delegated ... More >>

Koputaroa School goes to the Birds

Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 3:46 pm | Department of Conservation

Brightly coloured birds appear to fly as they adorn Koputaroa School’s room three. Crimson and turquoise painted takahe pictures hang on the walls while huge kiwi and kakapo greet visitors on a classroom mural by the door. More >>

Fire risk triggers part closure of Matiu/Somes Is.

Monday, 17 December 2007, 12:02 am | Department of Conservation

Heightened fire risk resulting from a dry, hot start to summer has triggered the restriction of public access to Matiu/Somes Island in Wellington harbour from Christmas Eve. More >>

New projects to reduce carbon footprint

Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 2:23 pm | Department of Conservation

The Department of Conservation has six new projects going out to tender this week, which will help reduce New Zealand's carbon footprint by restoring native land and reducing pests. More >>

New Waiotauru Bridge Open for Visitors

Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 2:18 pm | Department of Conservation

Visitors to Otaki Forks can now enjoy the new Waiotauru Suspension Bridge which has opened in time for the peak visitor season. Otaki Forks is the main western entrance to the Tararua Forest Park and offers a wide range of activities such as picnicking, ... More >>