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Tree Top Walk Application Declined
Friday, 12 May 2006, 10:41 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has declined an application to build a treetop walkway on the Hokitika Gorge Scenic Reserve. In October 2003 Air Walks NZ Limited applied to construct a canopy walkway, visitor centre, toilet block and car parks on public ... More >>
New huts highlight Tararua’s assets
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 11:51 am | Department of Conservation
Three new huts in the western Tararua Forest Park are testimony to the park’s stunning views, its challenging weather conditions and a community commitment to recreation facilities. More >>
DOC Team Return To Raoul
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 9:35 am | Department of Conservation
Four survivors of the volcanic eruption on Raoul are on their way back to the island this week to finish the last six months of their contracts. More >>
Dolphin Deaths Over the Summer Period
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 12:17 am | Department of Conservation
There have been a number of dolphin deaths this summer including the endangered Hector’s dolphin, found only in the coastal waters of New Zealand. A significant number of the deaths have involved fishing practices. Dolphins have been caught and drowned ... More >>
DOC Team Return to Raoul
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 12:06 am | Department of Conservation
Four survivors of the volcanic eruption on Raoul are on their way back to the island this week to finish the last six months of their contracts. More >>
Respect NZ Weather in the Mountains
Thursday, 27 April 2006, 1:04 pm | Department of Conservation
Any people visiting the New Zealand outdoors must come prepared – that’s the message from the Department of Conservation. More >>
Migrating birds drop in on Auckland
Friday, 7 April 2006, 3:53 pm | Department of Conservation
Another bumper breeding season for Cook’s petrel on Hauturu (Little Barrier Island) has juvenile birds inadvertently crash landing around Auckland. More >>
Pukaha Mount Bruce wins international award
Wednesday, 5 April 2006, 1:14 pm | Department of Conservation
Click for big version Pukaha Mount Bruce biodiversity unit programme manager Geoff Underwood with the ARAZPA award for In Situ Conservation: Photo: Sandra Burles/DOC More >>
Nominees sought for Wellington Conservation Board
Monday, 3 April 2006, 4:42 pm | Department of Conservation
Wanted – Energetic people with an interest in conservation to fill four vacancies on the Wellington Conservation Board. More >>
Robin Kapiti to populate Matiu/Somes Island
Friday, 31 March 2006, 4:03 pm | Department of Conservation
People visiting Wellington’s Matiu/Somes Island to check out the wildlife may find the tables turned from next week when an inquisitive native bird takes up residence. More >>
Bats doing a midnight flit
Friday, 31 March 2006, 2:13 pm | Department of Conservation
It’s the dark side of the moon tonight, the perfect time for the newest intake of bats to Kapiti Island to venture out into the wild. More >>
Weevil rescue underway
Friday, 31 March 2006, 11:55 am | Department of Conservation
A rescue mission has been mounted for a population of weevils living on a knife edge on Wellington’s south coast. More >>
Small DOC Team to Remain on Raoul
Friday, 24 March 2006, 5:24 pm | Department of Conservation
A small DOC team is to remain on Raoul to continue to monitor volcanic activity on the island over the coming weeks. More >>
DOC Staff View Eruption Site on Raoul
Wednesday, 22 March 2006, 2:45 pm | Department of Conservation
The five survivors of the Raoul Island eruption today viewed the crater where their fellow team member Mark Kearney went missing last Friday. More >>
Raoul Crater Still Volatile
Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 4:24 pm | Department of Conservation
The Raoul crater is still potentially volatile according to GNS Science volcanologists aboard the Airforce Orion flight over the island. More >>
Expedition Team Land on Raoul
Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 11:02 am | Department of Conservation
The vessel Brave Heart arrived at Raoul this morning at day break and the Department of Conservation, police and GNS Science expedition team have landed on the island. More >>
Flight To Raoul To Help Assess Safety For Return
Tuesday, 21 March 2006, 9:19 am | Department of Conservation
An Airforce Orion P3K aircraft is to fly to Raoul tomorrow to help assess whether the island is safe for people to land. More >>
Raoul Search And Rescue Mission To Be Assessed
Friday, 17 March 2006, 6:39 pm | Department of Conservation
The National Rescue and Coordination Centre (NRCC) evacuation flight has reached Raoul Island and will endeavour to search by air for the missing person if conditions allow. More >>
Raoul Island Evacuation Underway
Friday, 17 March 2006, 6:23 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has ordered the evacuation of staff from Raoul Island in the remote Kermadec Island group due to a volcanic eruption that occurred this morning. More >>
Seal harasser fined $650
Friday, 17 March 2006, 3:27 pm | Department of Conservation
A significant fine handed out to a man convicted of throwing stones at fur seals on Wellington’s south coast is a warning that harassment of protected marine wildlife will not be tolerated by the courts, says the Department of Conservation. More >>
