Jobs for Nature boost for enhancing Nelson’s Mahitahi (Maitai) River
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Ecological restoration of Nelson city’s Mahitahi (Maitai) river catchment will step up a gear with a $2 million Jobs for Nature...
Updated science supports the need for actions to address degrading Ashburton/Ō Tū Wharekai lakes
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 28 July 2021
The report was commissioned to provide information on the nutrient reductions required to achieve water quality targets set by...
New strategy to ensure nature thrives
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage today launched Te Mana o te Taiao, the Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy.
Date: 10 August 2020...
Tūturuatu Telegraph: Finding refuge on the edge of the world | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
The shore plover is described as a bird in need of urgent PR. With just 250 individuals left in the wild...
Corrections collaboration leads to walk on the wild side
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A collaboration between the DOC and Ara Poutama Aotearoa/Department of Corrections has resulted in a new boardwalk for an important island...
DOC field office hit by ransomware attack
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 20 August 2021
Department of Conservation Deputy Director General Corporate Services Rachel Bruce says DOC will be in contact with 11 people...
Royal Cam chick fledges as successful season wraps up
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 25 September 2021
And this year, those who watched Tiaki grow on the livestream can continue to follow her journey thanks to...
Ninety Duvaucel’s geckos released on pest-free Motutapu island
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The 90 native geckos released on Motutapu Island mark the start of an ambitious 10-year monitoring programme.
Date: 17 November 2020
Ninety native geckos...
A night on Ōtamahua/Quail Island | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
To celebrate NZ Archaeology Week last year we asked young people to share stories about their favourite historic places. Sarah-Kate Simons...
Anglers delight as Fishing Season 2021 set to commence
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 30 September 2021
The opening of the fishing season is an annual cause for celebration among anglers and 2021 is no exception,...
Volunteers add value to the Mt Somers experience | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
Mt Somers Conservation Area in the foothills of the Southern Alps features sub-alpine tussock lands, rugged bush, historic coalmines, impressive volcanic...
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...
