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PM to launch von Luckner biography
Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 3:16 pm | Department of Conservation
The Prime Minister, Hon. Helen Clark, will launch a new biography of one of NZ’s most famous prisoners of war on Sunday at the scene of his audacious escape, Motuihe Island. More >>
Public get behind Whitireia Park restoration
Tuesday, 29 August 2006, 4:51 pm | Department of Conservation
Over 40 people turned out to launch the restoration of native bush in Titahi Bay’s Whitireia Park on August 20. They planted more than 600 eco-sourced native seedlings in the first stage of a revegetation programme that will take 10 or more years. More >>
Awards honour efforts to protect our heritage
Wednesday, 9 August 2006, 6:28 pm | Department of Conservation
A spruced up electric suburban train joins the outstanding examples of cultural and natural heritage restoration honoured in the 11th Wellington Conservation Awards. More >>
Community planting day at Whitireia Park
Wednesday, 9 August 2006, 10:19 am | Department of Conservation
A community planting day is planned for Sunday, August 20 starting at 10am, organised by the Whitireia Park Board and the Department of Conservation. More >>
Sperm Whale and Longline Interaction
Tuesday, 8 August 2006, 5:03 pm | Department of Conservation
Last month, a juvenile (7.2m) female sperm whale washed up at Port Waikato, with some visible injuries inflicted from an interaction with fishing gear. The animal’s tail had been ensnared in heavy gauge monofilament long-line, indicating entanglement ... More >>
New Streamlined Processes For Doc Concessions
Thursday, 3 August 2006, 5:20 pm | Department of Conservation
Operating low impact commercial activities on public conservation land has just become an easier business. More >>
Swap a weed for a native for Conservation Week
Thursday, 3 August 2006, 12:12 am | Department of Conservation
Wellington and Hutt Valley residents are being encouraged to swap a garden weed for a native plant at Conservation Week events highlighting the role we all have in protecting our great ‘kiwi’ lifestyle. More >>
Catchpool Valley road reopens
Wednesday, 2 August 2006, 2:07 pm | Department of Conservation
Vehicle access into Catchpool Valley and campground at the entrance to the Rimutaka Forest Park has been reinstated after contractors repaired roads damaged by flooding last month. More >>
Everybody’s Business – Conservation Week 2006
Monday, 31 July 2006, 10:19 am | Department of Conservation
Conservation is Everybody’s Business. That’s the message the Department of Conservation wants to get across during Conservation Week 2006, which runs from August 7-13. Department of Conservation staff have been planning for months, and over one hundred public ... More >>
Makara Walkway reopens
Tuesday, 18 July 2006, 5:04 pm | Department of Conservation
The Makara Walkway near Wellington is open again but people should take care walking around fenced off sections of track damaged during last week’s storms. More >>
Take care on conservation tracks in Wellington
Monday, 10 July 2006, 11:55 am | Department of Conservation
People venturing into forest parks and reserves in the Wellington region are warned to be wary of possible flood damage to tracks and structures and allow themselves plenty of time. More >>
Makara Walkway closed
Friday, 7 July 2006, 12:16 am | Department of Conservation
The Makara Walkway has been closed by the Department of Conservation after sections of the track were damaged by heavy rain this week. The track, which begins and ends at Makara Beach, 16 km north of Wellington, will remain closed until further notice, ... More >>
Catchpool Valley Road washed out
Thursday, 6 July 2006, 2:41 pm | Department of Conservation
Heavy rain has washed out the Catchpool Valley Road at the entrance to the Rimutaka Forest Park near Wainuiomata, preventing vehicle access to the top car park or camp ground. More >>
Help DOC spot the right whales
Thursday, 6 July 2006, 2:35 pm | Department of Conservation
The hunt is on to find out whether New Zealand has its own population of ‘homegrown’ southern right whales (tohora). For the third year in a row, the Department of Conservation is appealing to the public for reports of sightings of southern right whales in a ... More >>
Rats to be eradicated from Kermadec island
Monday, 3 July 2006, 4:43 pm | Department of Conservation
A major operation to rid a remote Kermadec island of rats was kicked off today by the Department of Conservation. More >>
DOC reports on Raoul Island investigation
Friday, 16 June 2006, 10:39 am | Department of Conservation
A Department of Conservation investigation into the Raoul Island eruption in March has found DOC worker Mark Kearney’s death was a work place accident that could not have been prevented. More >>
Chatham Island seabird successes
Friday, 9 June 2006, 4:13 pm | Department of Conservation
Predator control has played a large part in two major seabird conservation achievements on the Chatham Islands. More >>
Trail bikers causing havoc in Whitireia Park
Friday, 9 June 2006, 2:43 pm | Department of Conservation
Trail bikers going off-road in Titahi Bay’s Whitireia Park are endangering public safety and damaging historic sites and vegetation. More >>
Mt Ngauruhoe Gas Caution
Tuesday, 6 June 2006, 4:33 pm | Department of Conservation
People visiting Mt Ngauruhoe in Tongariro National Park are advised not to enter its craters, following increased seismic activity under the volcano. More >>
Wellington Conservation Awards nominations sought
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 9:44 am | Department of Conservation
Nominations are being sought for the 11th 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 >>
