Kiwi ‘road toll’ on increase in Whangarei
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 24 May 2021
Three of the fatalities occurred on Ngunguru Road near the Hugh Crawford reserve the other near the lookout between...
Rāhui on Okakari Point Marine Reserve lifted
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 24 May 2021
All activities in this area can recommence once the rāhui has ended today (Monday 24 May).
To mourn the dead...
When art and nature collide – ‘Creative Conservation’ is hatched | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
By Jana Beer, Partnerships Ranger (Auckland)
The hut was rather dingy and the weather a little marginal that day on the Murchison...
Beech mast on the cards after warm summer
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 18 May 2021
DOC uses data from NIWA’s virtual climate station network to predict beech seeding or masts, which are triggered by...
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...
Wayward seabirds take unfortunate detours inland
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 17 May 2021
The two tāiko/black petrels were discovered dishevelled and disorientated near the towns of Manaiti (Benneydale) and Taumarunui, more than...
Rāhui on Okakari Point Marine Reserve following death of a Minke whale
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 May 2021
Tuia ki te rangi, Tuia ki te papa
Tuia ki te moana, Tuia tātou
E rongo te pō, E rongo te...
Removal of war artefacts from Ruapekapeka Pā results in $1600 fine
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 May 2021
Sadly, these offences are happening at important cultural heritage sites across New Zealand and are not always so innocent,...
Rāhui on Taranaki Mounga lifted
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Ngā Iwi o Taranaki, the eight iwi of the region, have lifted the rāhui on access to the Taranaki Mounga summit.
Date: 14...
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 online bookings open
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 10 May 2021
“DOC manages a huge, world-class network of huts, campsites, cabins and lodges offering people the chance to stay overnight...
A tribute to New Zealand’s mums | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
This Mother’s Day we pay tribute to New Zealand mums ensuring the survival of our native species. Here’s some of our...
