A night on Ōtamahua/Quail Island | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
To celebrate NZ Archaeology Week last year we asked young people to share stories about their favourite historic places. Sarah-Kate Simons...
Historic Hooker Hut reopens
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 03 May 2021
The hut, which first opened in 1910 and is the oldest in the National Park, was removed from its...
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...
Orca update 5pm, Monday 19 July 2021
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 19 July 2021
“We have still to confirm whether or not this is the orca’s pod, and there are currently people in...
Antarctic visitor
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 10 August 2021
“Leopard seals do sometimes make an appearance on Wellington beaches at this time of year,” DOC Kapiti/Wellington Marine Ranger...
Lake Manapouri DOC huts damaged by vandals
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 September 2021
Vandals badly damaged Shallow Bay Hut by smashing its interior walls, floor and bunk ladders. Hut floorboards were torn...
New shelter for Heaphy Track
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 02 November 2021
The Lewis Shelter replaces the Lewis Hut and has been built on a high terrace behind the old hut...
Give leopard seal at Havelock space
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 10 December 2021
The leopard seal has been seen several times at Havelock Marina in recent weeks and was spotted there again...
Missing mohua return after 20-year absence
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 01 March 2022
The sparrow-sized birds were flown from pest-free Te Kakahu-o-Tamahia/Chalky Island in Fiordland and join other small mohua populations in...
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...
Public feedback sought on marine protection for south eastern South Island
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Fisheries New Zealand and DOC are seeking public feedback on a proposed network of marine protected areas off the southeast coast...
Sharing space with sea lions
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Locals in Kakanui, Otago may need to share their favourite fishing and surfing spots with a large and curious visitor.
Date: 03 September...
