Toyota Kiwi Guardians programme celebrates 100,000th medal claim in just five years
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 21 October 2021
Toyota Kiwi Guardians was launched in 2016, as a partnership programme between DOC and Toyota New Zealand.
Since then, tens...
Dead Hector’s dolphin found on Brighton Beach
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 22 March 2022
DOC Aquatic Director Elizabeth Heeg says the adult dolphin appeared to have died recently, although it was too early...
Whangamarino threatened plant survey uncovers exciting find for Waikato botanists
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 11 May 2021
It’s been more than a decade since threatened plants have been surveyed at Whangamarino Wetland, with the last survey...
DOC undertaking Great Walks bookings compliance
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 10 August 2021
Checks are being made on six guided walking companies operating on the Heaphy, Paparoa and Rakiura tracks to ensure...
New Zealander of the Year: Finalist Q’s & A’s series | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
The Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa honour those who use their passion to make...
Anglers delight as Fishing Season 2021 set to commence
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 30 September 2021
The opening of the fishing season is an annual cause for celebration among anglers and 2021 is no exception,...
Conservation countdown — our top stories of 2021 | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
While 2021 wasn’t quite the year many of us hoped for – especially with lockdowns in Tāmaki Makaurau, it was still...