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DOC disgusted by hoaxer’s idea of a joke
Monday, 3 October 2005, 10:26 am | Department of Conservation
The advertisement of a captured live dolphin on an on-line auction site earlier this week has turned out to be a 40-year old advertising manager’s sad idea of a joke a member of the government’s Wildlife Enforcement Group (WEG) said today. More >>
Pukaha Kiwi Chick First For Forest In A Century
Thursday, 29 September 2005, 4:26 pm | Department of Conservation
For the first time in over 100 years a kiwi chick conceived in the wild has hatched at Pukaha Mount Bruce. More >>
History comes alive at Mansion House
Thursday, 29 September 2005, 1:01 pm | Department of Conservation
Bread will be kneaded, butter churned and chamber pots collected during a ‘living history’ day at Mansion House on Kawau Island on Sunday 16 October. More >>
Asbestos being removed from Matiu/Somes Island
Tuesday, 6 September 2005, 12:12 am | Department of Conservation
Work begins on September 12 to remove and replace asbestos material from buildings on Matiu/Somes Island in Wellington Harbour. The Department of Conservation has awarded a contract for the work to Palmerston North-based contractors Aldridge and Co. The ... More >>
Saddleback returned to Motuihe Island
Thursday, 11 August 2005, 9:19 am | Department of Conservation
The release of 20 saddlebacks or tieke on Motuihe Island today marks the return of this vocal forest bird to the inner Hauraki Gulf after an absence of 100 years. More >>
Epidemic strikes possums in the Wanaka region
Monday, 8 August 2005, 9:36 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is advising people to avoid touching possums in the Wanaka region that are showing signs of an unknown fatal disease. More >>
‘Rescuing’ sick seals may put them at risk
Friday, 5 August 2005, 3:31 pm | Department of Conservation
“Rescuing” seals that come up onto Wellington beaches could harm both animal and rescuer, says the Department of Conservation. More >>
Winners of Auckland conservation awards announced
Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 10:19 am | Department of Conservation
The Miranda Naturalists’ Trust, which runs the Miranda Shorebird Centre, was among five organisations and an individual to receive the Department of Conservation nominated awards for outstanding conservation work in the Auckland region. More >>
Marine reserve off Waiheke Island to open
Friday, 29 July 2005, 3:06 pm | Department of Conservation
Te Matuku Marine Reserve off Waiheke Island comes into force on Thursday next week (4 August 2005). More >>
Whitireia Park inland track to be upgraded
Monday, 25 July 2005, 12:24 am | Department of Conservation
A rough section of the inland track at Whitireia Park in Titahi Bay is about to get a facelift. More >>
Wgtn’s secret lakes revealed in Conservation Week
Wednesday, 20 July 2005, 1:18 pm | Department of Conservation
On August 6 the Department of Conservation and Greater Wellington Regional Council are co-hosting an open day at the Pencarrow Lakes, a natural treasure on Wellington’s doorstep. More >>
Tagged great white shark makes unexpected move
Friday, 8 July 2005, 10:00 am | Department of Conservation
New Zealand and Mexican marine scientists analysing the movements of great white sharks in the southwest Pacific say that news that one of the sharks fitted with a satellite tag in April had left New Zealand waters has implications for the species’ ... More >>
Where are all the conservation champions?
Tuesday, 28 June 2005, 10:26 am | Department of Conservation
They may be modest or too busy to fill out forms, but voluntary conservation toilers in the Wellington region are being given a gentle reminder of the July 6 closing date for nominations for the 10th Wellington Conservation Awards. More >>
Matiu/Somes Island to re-open
Wednesday, 22 June 2005, 6:02 pm | Department of Conservation
Matiu/Somes Island in Wellington Harbour will re-open to the public during the day from Monday (27 June), although some areas will remain off limits until asbestos roofing has been removed and replaced. The island was closed in late April after ... More >>
DOC And Police Begin Legal Proceedings
Wednesday, 22 June 2005, 6:01 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation can confirm that they have laid three charges under the Marine Mammal Protection Act 1978. Three men have been charged in relation to the shooting of a NZ fur seal on the Otago Peninsula on Sunday 12th June. More >>
Police And DOC Likely To Lay Charges Next Week
Friday, 17 June 2005, 2:37 pm | Department of Conservation
The investigation of a seal shooting on the Otago Peninsula last Sunday has essentially been concluded by the Police and the Department of Conservation. More >>
Police And DOC Combine Forces Re Seal Shootings
Wednesday, 15 June 2005, 4:04 pm | Department of Conservation
The NZ Police and the Department of Conservation have combined their efforts in a joint agency approach to further investigate the reported seal shootings on the Otago Peninsula last Sunday. More >>
A new approach to possum control in the Tararuas
Thursday, 26 May 2005, 1:50 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is increasing the frequency of possum control in the Tararua Forest Park to better protect native birds and forest canopy. More >>
Bailing Hard To Save Moa’s Ark
Friday, 20 May 2005, 1:38 pm | Department of Conservation
The Conservation Department faces a huge task in protecting native species. The kiwi is here to stay More >>
Stony Batter Historic Reserve re-opened
Wednesday, 18 May 2005, 3:00 pm | Department of Conservation
Stony Batter Historic Reserve on Waiheke Island is open to the public again after being closed for a week due to the foot-and-mouth alert. More >>
