Be considerate of others this roar
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 13 April 2022
While we encourage them to get out there and enjoy their hunting, DOC wants to remind hunters to make...
Dolomite Point work starting
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 11 April 2022
Naylor Love Canterbury has been contracted to lead construction activity, says DOC project manager Phil Rossiter.
“It’s great to be...
Report recommends changes to DOC Treaty implementation
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 08 April 2022
The Options Development Group (ODG) report, the views of an independent panel appointed in 2020, addresses matters highlighted by...
Native bird comeback a welcome surprise
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 08 April 2022
Recent counts of this Ngāi Tahu taonga species have reached 517 in the study area, up from a low...
Hump Ridge Track Great Walk upgrade begins
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 04 April 2022
A Whakatau Te Whenua to settle the land, bless the track, and clear the way for construction to begin,...
GPS project reveals travels of North Island kākā
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 04 April 2022
Kākā are a native parrot usually found in ancient forests. They have central North Island strongholds in the Pureora...
DOC lifts vaccination requirements for accommodation
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 01 April 2022
From 11:59 pm, Monday 4 April, anyone staying or using Department of Conservation (DOC) huts, campsites and sole occupancy...
Injured falcon faces long recovery
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 31 March 2022
The young male bird – estimated to be about four months old – was found by two members of...
Moehau monitoring reveals kiwi protection success
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 31 March 2022
Moehau is an 892 m high mountain, and the highest peak in the Coromandel Peninsula. It is significant to...
Wildlife Act Authority granted to the Kennedy Point developers
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 30 March 2022
DOC received an application for a Wildlife Act Authority from the developers of a new floating marina being built...
Consultation on the Hākaimangō-Matiatia marine reserve proposal
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 29 March 2022
DOC thanks all those who participated in this consultation process and provided submissions on the proposal.
DOC Planning, Permissions and...
New Zealand’s native bat population holding on in Dart-Rees Valleys
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 24 March 2022
New Zealand’s long-tailed bats/pekapeka were controversial winners of Forest and Bird’s Bird of the Year competition in 2021, and...