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...
Chimney-top camera keeps electronic eye on marine reserve
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 16 November 2021
The camera sits near the top of the 198 m concrete chimney easily spotted on the city’s skyline. The...
Severe storm damage to Heaphy Track
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 09 February 2022
Department of Conservation Buller Operations Manager Suvi Van Smit says rangers flew by helicopter over the track yesterday to...
Influx of Kiwis expected on world-famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Kiwis are being advised to prepare before they arrive, be aware of the risks and please respect and enjoy the Tongariro...
Help penguins get through the critical moult season
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 09 March 2021
During the moult, the nationally endangered hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin (and other penguin species such as little penguin/kororā) come ashore to...
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...
5pm update on stranded juvenile orca in Porirua
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 July 2021
The orca calf – believed to be between four and six months old – stranded on rocks at Plimmerton...
Be considerate of others this roar
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 13 April 2022
While we encourage them to get out there and enjoy their hunting, DOC wants to remind hunters to make...
Popular backcountry hut burns to the ground
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Lake Dive Hut, one of Mt Taranaki’s most popular huts has been destroyed by fire.
Date: 29 September 2020
One of Mt Taranaki’s most...
Stay safe on Taranaki Mounga this summer
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 17 December 2020
With international travel thwarted by COVID-19 and related border restrictions, DOC expects many New Zealanders will be venturing into...
Waitomo-based project protects jobs and nature
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 05 February 2021 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation
“This $500,000 project will save ten local jobs by deploying workers from Discover...
Blackball Chimney: working with volunteers to restore an iconic structure | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
The community of Blackball, on the West Coast of the South Island has embraced its future by restoring a large piece...
