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Fishing industry urged to reduce dolphin deaths
Thursday, 23 December 2004, 3:39 pm | Department of Conservation
Jack mackerel mid-water trawlers are continuing to kill dolphins by fishing at times of high risk to dolphins, the Department of Conservation says. More >>
The return of saddlebacks (tïeke)
Friday, 10 December 2004, 5:16 pm | Department of Conservation
Standfirst: The return of saddlebacks (tïeke) to Boundary Stream, Hawke’s Bay, is only possible because of years spent developing pest control methods at the “mainland island”. More >>
Marine reserve consultation released
Thursday, 9 December 2004, 2:36 pm | Department of Conservation
Results of the analysis of submissions on the Department of Conservation's application for a marine reserve on Great Barrier Island's north-eastern coast have been released today. More >>
Christmas Cheer To Save Native Mistletoe
Thursday, 9 December 2004, 12:02 am | Department of Conservation
Efforts by volunteers and Department of Conservation staff in the North Island to save New Zealand’s native mistletoe are paying dividends. More >>
Tree Weeds Light Up Xmas In Bay Of Islands
Friday, 3 December 2004, 4:08 pm | Department of Conservation
More than 400 wilding pines and rogue Japanese cedars threatening the Puketi Omahuta Forest are to be cut down and sold as Christmas trees, raising funds for local community groups. More >>
The Future Of Whitebait
Monday, 29 November 2004, 3:13 pm | Department of Conservation
As another whitebait season draws to a close, it’s time to ponder the future of the five native fish species making up the catch. More >>
Woody Weed gone missing
Monday, 29 November 2004, 1:46 pm | Department of Conservation
A New Zealand-wide search is underway today for the loveable national Weedbusters mascot, Woody Weed, gone missing en route between promotional commitments for the Weedbusters programme. More >>
Kawau slips into the nineteenth century
Wednesday, 24 November 2004, 11:46 am | Department of Conservation
Crinoline and waistcoats will be the fashion of the day at the Kawau Island historic carnival on Saturday 4 December. More >>
Air Force sights new dolphin species for NZ
Wednesday, 17 November 2004, 5:09 pm | Department of Conservation
A species of dolphin never before recorded in New Zealand waters was identified today from Royal New Zealand Air Force photographs as Fraser’s dolphin. More >>
Sculpture On Show At Fort Takapuna
Saturday, 6 November 2004, 3:14 pm | Department of Conservation
A North Shore historic reserve has been transformed into a contemporary New Zealand sculpture show, which opened to the public today. More >>
Dotterel chicks die after eggs removed from nest
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 3:54 pm | Department of Conservation
The recent deaths of three threatened banded dotterel chicks, after their eggs were removed from a nest on a Wellington beach, has prompted a renewed call to respect our wild city neighbours. More >>
DOC and Transpower sign landmark agreement
Wednesday, 3 November 2004, 1:23 pm | Department of Conservation
An agreement to allow environmentally-responsible electricity infrastructure development on public conservation land has been reached between the Department of Conservation and national electricity grid operator Transpower. More >>
Thumbs up for better visitor facilities
Thursday, 21 October 2004, 4:33 pm | Department of Conservation
The public has given the thumbs up to plans to improve visitor facilities on conservation land around Auckland, said Department of Conservation Auckland Conservator Rob McCallum. More >>
DOC Targets Otago and Canterbury Wilding Pines
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 1:18 pm | Department of Conservation
DOC Targets Wilding Pines Paul Hondelink of Wanaka Area Office felling wilding pines on the western shore of Lake Wanaka. Click for big version More >>
Saving Wellington’s precious native plants
Monday, 11 October 2004, 2:41 pm | Department of Conservation
Moves are underway to save hundreds of indigenous plant species under threat of extinction in the Wellington region. Identifying 173 nationally -threatened and uncommon species of indigenous plants in the region, and 20 threatened plant communities, the Department ... More >>
Marine reserves protect the marine environment
Friday, 1 October 2004, 12:07 am | Department of Conservation
They are worth the wait - the science on New Zealand marine reserves shows that they enhance the marine environment. More >>
Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park Plan Approved
Monday, 23 August 2004, 6:24 pm | Department of Conservation
The Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park Management Plan has been approved by the NZ Conservation Authority after several years of public consultation and due process. More >>
World fisheries expert visits New Zealand
Tuesday, 10 August 2004, 1:22 pm | Department of Conservation
Outspoken and world-renowned fisheries scientist Dr Daniel Pauly visits New Zealand next week to promote marine conservation. More >>
Inspirational Wanganui botanist wins award
Friday, 6 August 2004, 10:55 am | Department of Conservation
A Wanganui botanist, whose passion for plants inspired generations of students to take up careers in conservation and ecology, has won New Zealand’s premier conservation award. More >>
Great Barrier marine reserve application notified
Tuesday, 3 August 2004, 3:31 pm | Department of Conservation
Auckland has no national park but could have an underwater equivalent in the Department of Conservation's planned Great Barrier Island marine reserve, notified today. More >>
