Mountain bikers gear up to ride Heaphy Track
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 22 April 2021
Mountain bikers can ride the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park from 1 May to 30 November.
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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...
Hunters’ camaraderie to the fore as Pureora competition returns
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 20 April 2021
The popular hunting competition is organised by the Department of Conservation’s Maniapoto District but was cancelled last year due...
The MIQ experience – 149 years ago | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
Quarantine may be a hot topic right now, but it is nothing new. The heritage on Matiu/Somes island is an important...
Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) marine mammal sanctuary consultation is now open
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 20 April 2021
The sanctuary proposal will address the rapid decline in bottlenose dolphins and proposes measures to protect all marine mammals...
Seals coming in to rest on Whanganui beaches
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 19 April 2021
Although seals are marine mammals, they spend a lot of time on land, particularly between July and November. They...
Celebrating five years of Fulton Hogan supporting takahē recovery | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
The Takahē Recovery Programme involves DOC’s dedicated Takahē Team and Ngāi Tahu working with a network of people around New Zealand...
Jobs for Nature funding to get tamariki out into nature
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 16 April 2021
“Kaimahi for Nature Connection will provide immersive, nature connection experiences to approximately 18,000 five to 18-year-olds and connect with...
Hakarimata track reopens ahead of schedule
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 15 April 2021
The track was closed by the Department of Conservation in early February for scheduled upgrades to improve the walk...
Rare giant wētā on move to help save species
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 15 April 2021
The Mahoenui giant wētā is one of the world’s largest insects, measuring up to 7cm and weighing approximately 15gms....
Exclusive reward for children attending Wild Dunedin NZ Festival of Nature events
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 April 2021
The NZ Festival of Nature, known as Wild Dunedin, was created in 2016 by a small team of enthusiastic...
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...