Outcome of DOC review of media permits
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 08 April 2021
DOC’s Deputy Director General Operations, Michael Slater says the requirement for permits is waived on the basis that the...
Stay in your bubble in Alert Level 4
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 20 August 2021
New Zealand went into the strictest COVID-19 lockdown setting on Tuesday, 17 August after the Delta variation of the...
Collaboration the key for new koi carp control trial
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 09 February 2022
Koi are an introduced noxious pest fish species which breed prolifically and are found in lakes rivers and streams...
Greenpeace calls on PM to launch review after NZ First fishery donations exposed
Source: Greenpeace New Zealand
Greenpeace is calling on the Prime Minister to launch an external review into Talley’s-related fishing decisions made by this Government, in...
Predator Free Rakiura announces million-dollar funding boost
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The predator free dream for Rakiura/Stewart Island is another step closer to reality after a million-dollar funding boost, the Predator Free...
Our staff helping in Aussie bushfire fight
Source: Department of Conservation
Thames-based Karen Ismay is among a group of Department of Conservation staff from New Zealand who have been spending parts of...
Great Walks bookings open tomorrow
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 June 2021
New Zealand’s 10 Great Walks are premium multi-day tramps (and one canoe journey) that showcase the best of New...
Tuatara journey up South Island to Marlborough Sounds’ homeland
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Seventy-three tuatara have this week winged their way from Invercargill to their natural home in the Marlborough Sounds.
Date: 13 November 2020
The Takapourewa/Stephens...
Upper South Island Great Walks and tracks impacted by heavy rain
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 21 July 2021
The tracks are among a number of DOC tracks, campsites and access roads in the top of the South...
Casey Hut opening
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A popular overnight opportunity in Arthurs Pass National Park is available once again thanks to two generous donors, says DOC.
Date: 14 September...
Rare Native Bats at home in remote township
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 September 2021
This discovery has excited local conservation groups and DOC rangers alike, as long-tailed bats are a critically endangered native...
Mataketake Hut opening pays tribute to conservationist
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 18 February 2021
Andy, who died in 2016, was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contributions to the community,...
