Noticing nature’s classroom | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
By Tash Staheli-Lowe, Community Ranger – Te Rapa, Waikato
Waikato tamariki took time to connect, discover, nurture, and learn from nature during...
Treasure our great outdoors this summer and stay safe
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 22 December 2021
As we face another summer break with border restrictions, DOC is once again anticipating high numbers of New Zealanders...
Campsites closed for loo review
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 29 October 2021
The toilets at Boundary Creek and Kidds Bush Campsites have been found to be non-compliant with their resource consents,...
Coromandel’s “Lizard Man” a conservation hero – 30 years on
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 07 September 2021
The retired teacher is a popular figure around the Coromandel and Hauraki districts, sharing his love and knowledge of...
Fish out of water: black mudfish | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
By Carisse Enderwick, Community Ranger
Waikaka: The cunning ones. Galaxiidae: The fish that wear the stars.
It’s early morning and a small team...
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...
Tāne Mahuta viewing closed for boardwalk repairs
Source: Department of Conservation
About Tāne Mahuta
Tāne Mahuta (Lord of the Forest) is New Zealand’s largest known living kauri tree.
It is thought the first encounter...
DOC investigates cause of death of great white shark death in Auckland
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 30 November 2021
Department of Conservation (DOC) Investigations Team Lead Dylan Swain says the animal was discovered on 25 November, with staff...
Removal of war artefacts from Ruapekapeka Pā results in $1600 fine
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 May 2021
Sadly, these offences are happening at important cultural heritage sites across New Zealand and are not always so innocent,...
Mount Ruapehu Volcanic Alert Level reduced to level 1
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 11 January 2021
DOC closed the summit area of Mount Ruapehu on 21 December 2020. The area 2 km from the centre...
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...
West Coast winter tahr ballot opening
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 01 October 2021
The ballot is for 25 landing sites which will be open to helicopters from 23 April-15 July 2022. It’s...