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Maori to help guide world heritage conservation
Friday, 30 January 2004, 10:35 am | Department of Conservation
New Zealand Maori are being called on to help guide the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on world heritage conservation. More >>
World Wetlands Day 2 February 2004
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 9:02 am | Department of Conservation
For 364 days of the year New Zealand’s half-dozen species of threatened native mudfish remain out of sight and largely out of mind. But, in celebrating World Wetlands Day on 2 February, the Department of Conservation hopes the secretive species will enjoy ... More >>
Canterbury fire season report
Sunday, 11 January 2004, 2:22 pm | Department of Conservation
Four major fires and several smaller fires in rural Canterbury since Christmas are likely to cost in total more than $1.5 million in fire control, the Department of Conservation says. More >>
Sandspit lagoon near Westport now fully-protected
Monday, 5 January 2004, 3:47 pm | Department of Conservation
The Government has bought a $90,000 section of sandspit near Westport to help protect an important coastal and estuarine environment for seabirds, and for Maori heritage. More >>
Turning The Tide On Biodiversity Decline
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 10:08 am | Department of Conservation
Launched in 2000, the strategy is a 20-year vision for protecting native species in New Zealand. Its implementation received funding of $187million over the first five years. Among its aims are the halting of the decline in New Zealand’s native ... More >>
Conservation Gains, Big Challenges Ahead For DOC
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 9:59 am | Department of Conservation
Department of Conservation pest control since 2000 has slowed the decline in native species populations, Conservation Minister Chris Carter said today. More >>
Last call for submissions on DOC general policies
Thursday, 20 November 2003, 5:01 pm | Department of Conservation
A month remains before submissions close on draft policies to guide the direction for conservation management in New Zealand. More >>
New book marks centennial of NZ beauty spots
Wednesday, 19 November 2003, 11:43 am | Department of Conservation
A new book celebrates 100 years since Parliament passed world-leading legislation to protect New Zealand’s scenery. More >>
Image: Kiwi Chick Removal Begins In Okarito
Tuesday, 21 October 2003, 3:27 pm | Department of Conservation
PHOTO CAPTION DOC ranger Jo Tilson with one of the chicks removed from Okarito this morning as part of the Bank of New Zealand Kiwi Recovery’s Operation Nest Egg programme. (Photo by Ian Gill) More >>
Image: Haast Kiwi Chick – First In Queenstown
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 4:08 pm | Department of Conservation
The birth of a Haast tokoeka kiwi chick in Queenstown marks a milestone for the Bank of New Zealand Kiwi Recovery’s Operation Nest Egg programme, West Coast Coast Conservator Mike Slater announced today. More >>
Conservation Dept wins award for rat eradication
Wednesday, 15 October 2003, 10:37 am | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation won an innovation award yesterday (14 October) for the eradication of rats from Campbell Island. More >>
Hope Remains For Saving Kakariki Whio & Mohua
Friday, 19 September 2003, 10:48 am | Department of Conservation
New research offers hope for saving orange-fronted parakeets (kakariki), whio (blue duck) and mohua (yellowhead) from extinction. Operation Ark, an emergency response plan to stoat and rat plagues, was unveiled by Conservation Minister Chris Carter ... More >>
Environmental education 'road show' hits the road
Tuesday, 10 June 2003, 4:19 pm | Department of Conservation
An environmental education partnership 'road show' got underway, with the first showing at Temuka School on Tuesday May 20. More >>
Last five Kakapo in Sounds going to Fiordland
Friday, 23 May 2003, 11:27 am | Department of Conservation
The last five kakapo on Maud Island in the Marlborough Sounds will be flown to Chalky Island in Fiordland on Friday. (May 23) More >>
Latest Edition of @DOC
Monday, 31 March 2003, 6:21 pm | Department of Conservation
Featured in this edition of @DOC: * Peel Forest Visitor Centre gets new lease of life * Schools celebrate Sea Week * Fire threatens homes * Fire fighters meet Prime Ministers * Kakariki eggs adopted out * Amuri School pupils versus the 'purple peril' ... More >>
Support Available For Biodiversity Work
Monday, 17 March 2003, 2:25 pm | Department of Conservation
The Government is providing funding for projects aimed at helping landowners protect and restore native plants and animals on their properties. More >>
Another Kiwi For Whale Island
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 9:51 am | Department of Conservation
Two female kiwi living on Moutohora (Whale) Island in the Bay of Plenty are set to get their first boyfriend. More >>
Operation Rescue Saves Two Kiwi Chicks
Tuesday, 4 March 2003, 5:21 pm | Department of Conservation
Two tiny kiwi chicks rescued by the Department of Conservation from Okarito have successfully made the 500km trip from the West Coast to a temporary island haven in the Marlborough Sounds More >>
Doc Warns Of Extreme Fire Risk
Thursday, 13 February 2003, 3:29 pm | Department of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is calling on people in the outdoors to take extreme care to avoid fire, warning that vast areas of New Zealand’s backcountry are tinder-dry. More >>
Canterbury Conservancy News
Saturday, 1 February 2003, 10:33 am | Department of Conservation
DOC fire fighters head to the Victoria hills - Lake Pearson / Moana Rua declared wildlife refuge - Pest fish survey covers Canterbury - Chasing the purple peril - Mackenzie District Plan - Godley Head workday ... More >>
