DOC launches new campsite pass
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 01 July 2021
“The campsite pass offers great value for frequent campsite users and encourages use of quieter campsites outside of peak...
Conservation dogs sniff out trouble as yachting fans flock to the islands
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 03 February 2021
The potential risk more America’s Cup spectators bring to pest free islands in the Hauraki Gulf is being tackled...
Citizen scientists can help save freshwater fish
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
DOC is calling on citizen scientists to celebrate World Fish Migration Day, which is 24 October, by downloading an app and...
Matariki: The Māori New Year | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
By Joe Harawira, Pouwhakahaere
When Ranginui, the sky father, and Papatūānuku, the Earth mother, were separated by their children, the God of...
Modernising conservation law to better reflect today’s thinking
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 10 December 2021 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation
“More than 4,000 native species are threatened or at risk of extinction. We...
Public feedback sought on marine protection for south eastern South Island
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Fisheries New Zealand and DOC are seeking public feedback on a proposed network of marine protected areas off the southeast coast...
Stopping bed bugs in their tracks at Southland huts
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 15 November 2021
Bed bugs can appear without warning in high use shared sleeping areas, and DOC’s approach is to work swiftly...
Check before buying online products for Chinese New Year
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 27 January 2021
DOC is the CITES Management Authority in New Zealand, responsible for administering the Convention on International Trade in Endangered...
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 hut and campsite bookings opening soon
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 15 March 2022
Bookings for the 2022-23 season will open in the first half of April 2022 and are staggered to give...
Conservation Week Hero – Maxine Fraser: To grow a tree | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
Maxine Fraser is a local Waikato conservationist. She has been working with trees for more than 40 years. Conservation Week 2021...
Orca calf Toa loses fight for survival
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 23 July 2021
The condition of the orca calf that stranded 13 days ago began to deteriorate this evening.
Department of Conservation Marine...