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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 >>
World Heritage Convenes In New Zealand
Friday, 8 June 2007, 7:07 pm | 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. More >>
Facelift for old Government Buildings
Friday, 1 June 2007, 12:37 am | Department of Conservation
Ten years after the restoration of Wellington’s grand old lady of the public service, the wooden Government Buildings is looking sprightly after a receiving the full facial treatment. More >>
Takahe leave island for mountain homeland
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 3:09 pm | Department of Conservation
Three takahe are today being taken from Tiritiri Matangi destined for the Murchison Mountains in Fiordland, in a move aimed at increasing the takahe population as a whole. More >>
Help sought to track southern right whales
Wednesday, 30 May 2007, 12:10 am | Department of Conservation
The appearance of a southern right whale in Wellington Harbour this week has coincided with a call for public support to help track their whereabouts. More >>
Help sought to track southern right whales
Tuesday, 29 May 2007, 4:38 pm | Department of Conservation
The appearance of a southern right whale in Wellington Harbour yesterday has coincided with a call for public support to help track their whereabouts. It is also a timely reminder that southern right whales may soon be visible from the coast throughout ... More >>
Survival of native birds, plants depends on 1080
Monday, 28 May 2007, 10:21 am | Department of Conservation
“We have argued from the outset that the benefits of continuing to use 1080 far outweigh the adverse effects and associated risks,” Department of Conservation research, development & improvement general manager John Ombler said today. More >>
Get to know your wild neighbours
Friday, 25 May 2007, 4:49 pm | Department of Conservation
South Coast residents are invited to meet some of their more elusive neighbours and learn of plans to enhance their well being. More >>
Economic values of Whangamarino Wetland
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 10:19 am | Department of Conservation
More than a swamp - report on the economic values of Whangamarino Wetland, Waikato More >>
Future of conservation at stake at 1080 hearings
Monday, 14 May 2007, 1:20 pm | Department of Conservation
“If we cannot carry out aerial 1080 operations, more than half the country currently under intensive pest control on public conservation land will be left to the ravages of possums, rats, stoats and other pests,” Department of Conservation Director-General ... More >>
Kaimanawa Horses Now Available
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 12:32 am | Department of Conservation
Kaimanawa wild horses are once again available to the public with the Department of Conservation's annual muster scheduled for late this month. Applications are currently being sought by the three wild horse preservation groups from people keen to give ... More >>
Wellington Conservation Awards nominations sought
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 1:07 pm | Department of Conservation
Nominations are being sought for the annual Wellington Conservation Awards, honouring community involvement in conservation. Organised by the Wellington Conservation Board in partnership with the Department of Conservation’s Wellington Conservancy, the ... More >>
