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...
Boaties encouraged to be mindful of water birds over summer
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 23 December 2021
These threatened freshwater birds often nest at this time of year, with their nests being extremely susceptible to boat...
Tourist’s drone seized in Tongariro National Park
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A drone has been seized after it was flown above the Tongariro Alpine Crossing illegally.
Date: 25 February 2020
Drones are prohibited in Tongariro...
