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...
Supporting communities and landowners to grow employment opportunities
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 January 2021 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation
Jobs for Nature funding is being made available to conservation groups and landowners...
Mohua and other birds still on the rise
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 February 2021
Results from DOC’s bird monitoring in November 2020 show mohua numbers have risen again since the last survey in...
Early booking the tip for Kauaeranga camping experience
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
People planning on a forest camping experience in Hauraki’s picturesque Kauaeranga Valley are being urged to book early ahead of what...
Know before you go – Marine Reserves and Pest Free Islands
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 07 October 2021
After seven weeks in Alert Level 4 and 3 lockdowns, Auckland went into the first step of the new...
DOC investigates cause of death of great white shark death in Auckland
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 30 November 2021
Department of Conservation (DOC) Investigations Team Lead Dylan Swain says the animal was discovered on 25 November, with staff...
Conservation countdown — our top stories of 2020 | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
It’s been said many times already – but 2020 was truly a year like no other! Through lockdowns and changing alert...
Volunteers add value to the Mt Somers experience | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
Mt Somers Conservation Area in the foothills of the Southern Alps features sub-alpine tussock lands, rugged bush, historic coalmines, impressive volcanic...
Imports for Chinese New Year can leave bitter taste
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 27 January 2021
Many people buy or are sent items from overseas to celebrate the Chinese New Year festival. DOC Team Lead...
Positive productivity rate for Coromandel’s dotterels
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 10 March 2021
The Coromandel’s beaches are an important habitat for the dotterels, a native New Zealand species which now number more...
DOC summer visitor insights
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 21 April 2021
DOC’s summer 2020/21 visitor insights report shows the impact of COVID-19 related border closures—with tens of thousands of New...
DOC approves Griffin Creek hydro scheme variation
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 10 June 2021
The variation, approved by DOC this month, was sought by Griffin Creek Hydro Limited after they reconsidered their original...
