More than meets the eye: Bhaavya Mylavarupu | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
We recently launched a new series on the Conservation blog – More than meets the eye, where we share the untold...
Upgrades to northern Coromandel campgrounds
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Visitors to three DOC campgrounds in the northern Coromandel can enjoy fresh new shower and toilet facilities over coming weeks.
Date: 11 February...
Beachfront home and new te reo name for rare skink
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Threatened Chesterfield skinks have a new 1.3 hectare coastal habitat on the West Coast north of Hokitika. They’ve also been given...
Ratty discovery opening cadets’ eyes to conservation opportunities
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 13 April 2021
The rat had been planted and was there to showcase the work of conservation dog Sassy and her handler...
Stoats remain elusive on Motutapu
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 17 May 2021
Stoat presence was first detected on both Motutapu and Rangitoto islands in May 2020 Since then, two stoats have...
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...
DOC’s smallest wave of new recruits
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 01 December 2021
The two-day training camp, held in Thames, saw five dedicated handlers and their furry companions completing a series of...
Protected islands not for dogs
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is reminding visitors to stick to the rules as an influx of visitors were found bringing...
Rat Man: a local volunteer hero | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
Daryl, a reclusive ex-convict turns local volunteer hero when his local community of Strathmore Park is overrun by rats.
Screenshot from the...
Luckless godwit forced into mid-flight u-turn
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 20 September 2021
The adult male bird is known as 4BRWB because of the bands on his legs. He took off from...
Three kōwhiowhio ducklings hatch in Te Anau
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Punanga Manu o Te Anau/Te Anau Bird Sanctuary is now home to three extra-special residents.
Date: 11 November 2020
On the 28 of October...
Slip closes Hacket Track
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 April 2021
At this stage it’s not possible to say when it will open as Department of Conservation (DOC) staff are...
