NZ’s most prestigious conservation award – Loder Cup presented to Graeme Atkins
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The Minister of Conservation Minister, Eugenie Sage, today presented Aotearoa New Zealand’s most prestigious conservation award, the Loder Cup, to the...
Jobs for Nature boost for enhancing Nelson’s Mahitahi (Maitai) River
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Ecological restoration of Nelson city’s Mahitahi (Maitai) river catchment will step up a gear with a $2 million Jobs for Nature...
Mental health a key benefit to spending time outdoors
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The important role nature plays for people’s mental health has been highlighted by conservation leaders internationally – just in time for...
Anglers delight as Fishing Season 2020 set to commence
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
At dawn on Thursday October 1 an armada of watercraft is expected to descend on lakes Tarawera, Rotoiti and Okataina, marking...
Illegal landings net chopper company and pilot hefty fines
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Illegally dropping off and collecting hunters from a designated wilderness area in the Kaimanawa Ranges has cost a helicopter company and...
Survey highlights motivations for time in nature
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Mental and physical health and a desire to connect with history and nature are among the motivations for time in the...
DOC 2019/20 visitor data
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
DOC has released visitor data from selected popular public conservation areas for the year ending February 2020, prior to COVID-19 travel...
