DOC makes marine species and habitat maps accessible for everybody
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 20 December 2021
The data layers include distribution models for species such as sharks and rays, corals and sponges, and popular fish...
Taranaki projects gain Jobs for Nature funding
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 30 August 2021
Eight projects focus on pest control, riparian planting, stream heath and species restoration across Taranaki and providing a total...
DOC urges responsible camping this summer
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 10 December 2021
“DOC maintains more than 300 campsites throughout New Zealand which offer affordable holidays in beautiful natural settings,” says the...
New phase of work underway at Taranaki Crossing
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 04 March 2021
The upgrade consists of 720 metres of 1.2 metre wide boardwalks from the Pouakai Hut Down to the Pouakai...
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...
Rob Roy Track reopens
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 11 February 2021
The track, located in the West Matukituki Valley, had been closed since July 2019 after a significant slip undercut...
Stoats on camera concern conservationists
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 23 April 2021
Predator monitoring cameras set up by DOC in December within an area recommended for joint DOC-OSPRI Project Kākā predator-control...
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...
Tahr control detail finalised for 2020/21
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
DOC has met with the Game Animal Council to discuss where Himalayan tahr control operations will be undertaken this year.
Date: 14 September...
Corrections returns to Ruatuna
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Department of Corrections’ Community Work Teams have returned to their adopted site at Waikato’s Lake Ruatuna.
Date: 03 August 2020
The Community Work Teams,...
Noticing nature’s classroom | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
By Tash Staheli-Lowe, Community Ranger – Te Rapa, Waikato
Waikato tamariki took time to connect, discover, nurture, and learn from nature during...
Tāne Mahuta viewing closed for boardwalk repairs
Source: Department of Conservation
About Tāne Mahuta
Tāne Mahuta (Lord of the Forest) is New Zealand’s largest known living kauri tree.
It is thought the first encounter...
