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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 >>
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 >>
