Visitors urged to report Hector’s dolphins off Tasman-Marlborough coasts
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 20 December 2021
One of the smallest dolphin species, the Hector’s dolphin population is estimated to be about 15,000, but they face...
Critically threatened tūturuatu/shore plover find new home on Mana Island
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Today 18 critically threatened tūturuatu/shore plover are making pest-free Mana Island their home to help secure the species’ survival.
Date: 07 February 2020
These...
Don’t pat the penguins
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 21 October 2021
Kororā are very susceptible to disturbance by people and are also vulnerable to dogs, especially during the birds’ breeding...
Two new species found in ‘land of lizards’
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 10 December 2021
A skink and a gecko – found in the Mataura Range in Southland and Nelson Lakes National Park, respectively...
Native bird comeback a welcome surprise
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 08 April 2022
Recent counts of this Ngāi Tahu taonga species have reached 517 in the study area, up from a low...
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...
Access improvements at Fletcher Bay campsite
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 September 2021
The Fletcher Bay site is one of several Coromandel campsites managed by the Department of Conservation (DOC). At the...
Second dead Hector’s dolphin West Coast
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 25 February 2022
This morning a member of the public contacted the Department of Conservation (DOC) after finding a dead dolphin at...
Ecologist excited by potential new plant discovery
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 02 March 2022
The discovery was made during an expedition at the end of January, when Brian was assisting Te Papa scientist...
Wildlife Act Authority granted to the Kennedy Point developers
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 30 March 2022
DOC received an application for a Wildlife Act Authority from the developers of a new floating marina being built...
Information sought on Kaikōura fur seal deaths
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 05 November 2021
Five adult seals have been found dead at Half Moon Bay and another six dead adult seals at Ōhau...
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...
