GPS tracking avoids future Flint incidents
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Heroic rescues of frightened dogs from the sub-Antarctic islands will become an even rarer event with the introduction of tracking collars...
Heaphy survey shows birdlife on the rise
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Anecdotal reports of more birdlife on the Heaphy Track have been backed up by a five-year study showing increased numbers of...
Rare chicks from remote island hatch
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 10 December 2020
Twenty-one eggs from these critically threatened shorebirds were collected by DOC and the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust (ICWT)...
Sharing space with sea lions
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Locals in Kakanui, Otago may need to share their favourite fishing and surfing spots with a large and curious visitor.
Date: 03 September...
Critically threatened tūturuatu/shore plover find new home on Mana Island
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Today 18 critically threatened tūturuatu/shore plover are making pest-free Mana Island their home to help secure the species’ survival.
Date: 07 February 2020
These...
DOC mourns loss of artist Bill Hammond
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Department of Conservation, Director General, Lou Sanson says New Zealand has lost a great advocate for native wildlife with the death...
Busy Mount Taranaki hut going online
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Trampers hiking to Taranaki’s popular Pouakai Hut will soon have the security of knowing they have a bunk for the night.
Date: 06...
