Godwit breaks record for trans-Pacific marathon
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A male kūaka/godwit is the talk of the global ornithological community after setting what appears to be a new world record...
Upgrades to northern Coromandel campgrounds
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Visitors to three DOC campgrounds in the northern Coromandel can enjoy fresh new shower and toilet facilities over coming weeks.
Date: 11 February...
DOC post-grad scholarships up for grabs
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 02 August 2021
Applications are now open for the DOC post-graduate scholarship programme. DOC introduced this programme last year, receiving an impressive...
What your apple core can to do our native birds
Source: Department of Conservation
What may seem like a harmless action could be negatively impacting our native species.
You may be (unknowingly) contributing to our litter...
Recipients of 2020 Wild Creations arts initiative announced
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Two artists have been selected for this year’s Wild Creations, a joint DOC and Creative New Zealand initiative supporting artists to...
Ruapehu whio and kiwi to benefit from community conservation boost
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The Horopito Trapping Programme has received a $32,780 boost from the DOC Community Fund.
Date: 08 September 2020
Trapping programme coordinator Jonathan Findon says...
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...
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...
Mount Ruapehu Volcanic Alert Level reduced to level 1
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 11 January 2021
DOC closed the summit area of Mount Ruapehu on 21 December 2020. The area 2 km from the centre...
Popular South Auckland track re-opens.
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 24 February 2021
The track is open to public from Monday 15 February and will feature a number of improvements immediately noticeable...
Slip closes Hacket Track
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 April 2021
At this stage it’s not possible to say when it will open as Department of Conservation (DOC) staff are...
Beech mast on the cards after warm summer
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 18 May 2021
DOC uses data from NIWA’s virtual climate station network to predict beech seeding or masts, which are triggered by...
