Green Lake Hut COVID-19 case
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 07 December 2021
DOC was alerted by the Ministry of Health of a location of interest for a potential positive COVID-19 case...
Be respectful to the seals – Kia tau te Aio mō ngā kekeno
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
It’s the time of year to watch out for seals resting around our Hawke’s Bay coastlines, say Hawke’s Bay DOC office.
Date: 10...
Feral Goat Hunt Competition cancelled due to COVID-19 lockdown
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 20 August 2021
The New Zealand Government announced the re-emergence of COVID-19 in the community on 17 August – just a few...
Tangaroa thrives when boaties behave
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Aucklanders heading out on the water in their first weekend back at level one should follow marine reserve guidelines and check...
Change for Te Papa Atawhai in Taitokerau
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 13 July 2021
Monday 12 June Te Papa Atawhai/Department of Conservation (DOC) staff and invited guests from across Taitokerau joined to welcome...
DOC calls for sightings of our Subantarctic neighbours
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 06 September 2021
Subantarctic fur seals are “cousins” of the native kekeno/New Zealand fur seal. They appear similar but have some obvious...
New Royal Cam chick joins busy albatross breeding season
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 26 January 2021
The Royal Cam chick hatched in the incubator and was returned to the nest under its dad LGK on...
Historic hut preserved for future generations
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 17 March 2021
Located in the deepest part of the Waioeka Conservation Area on the banks of a stream, the remote 56-year-old...
Shark sightings in Tauranga – beachgoers urged to be vigilant
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 01 April 2021
DOC says there continues to be regular sightings and encounters with great whites in the Tauranga area and DOC...
Challenges for tūturuatu conservation highlighted on Mana Island
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Some of the challenges facing tūturuatu/shore plover conservation have been highlighted after setbacks in establishing a new population.
Date: 16 September 2020
Between February...
Rangers help gulls nest for success
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 25 November 2021
Birds on Lake Taupō have once again chosen a doozy, with nesting behaviour reported last week on the roof...
Routeburn Track officially reopens
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 07 December 2020
The Routeburn Track, one of New Zealand’s most historic tracks and the alpine pathway between the Fiordland and Whakatipu...
