DOC urges public to respect stranded marine mammals
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 October 2021
The 14.2 m long baleen whale washed ashore at the northern end of Tokomaru Bay on 2 October. Investigations...
Leopard seal’s arrival a seasonal reminder
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The arrival of a leopard seal on a Taranaki beach is a timely reminder of the care people need to take...
DOC seeing the bats for the trees
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 10 March 2022
When rangers reported the large beech trees were at risk of falling around a camp site, senior biodiversity ranger...
Orca update – 2pm Sunday 18 July 2021
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 18 July 2021
Department of Conservation Marine Ecosystems Manager Kirstie Knowles says it is unlikely any attempt to reunite would take place...
Te kore o whakatikatika i te repo – planting day | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
Nigel Binks is an avid explorer who enjoys travel and appreciates the natural beauty of different habitat types across the world,...
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 urges people to call before stepping in
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 03 March 2022
DOC Biodiversity Ranger, Olivia Keane says we would like to assess the condition of the whale prior to further...
DOC lifts vaccination requirements for accommodation
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 01 April 2022
From 11:59 pm, Monday 4 April, anyone staying or using Department of Conservation (DOC) huts, campsites and sole occupancy...
An opportunity to support a strong solar and wind electricity generation strategy for New...
Source: Greenpeace New Zealand
We’re in a climate emergency. During a time when our friends and family members in Australia have lost their lives, homes,...
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...
Court sends strong message to dog owners in recent wildlife cases
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 17 February 2021
DOC, enforcing the Dog Control Act 1996, has taken a several dog owners to court in recent months after...
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...
