Rāhui on Okakari Point Marine Reserve lifted
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 24 May 2021
All activities in this area can recommence once the rāhui has ended today (Monday 24 May).
To mourn the dead...
When art and nature collide – ‘Creative Conservation’ is hatched | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
By Jana Beer, Partnerships Ranger (Auckland)
The hut was rather dingy and the weather a little marginal that day on the Murchison...
Beech mast on the cards after warm summer
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 18 May 2021
DOC uses data from NIWA’s virtual climate station network to predict beech seeding or masts, which are triggered by...
Stoats remain elusive on Motutapu
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 17 May 2021
Stoat presence was first detected on both Motutapu and Rangitoto islands in May 2020 Since then, two stoats have...
Wayward seabirds take unfortunate detours inland
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 17 May 2021
The two tāiko/black petrels were discovered dishevelled and disorientated near the towns of Manaiti (Benneydale) and Taumarunui, more than...
Rāhui on Okakari Point Marine Reserve following death of a Minke whale
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 14 May 2021
Tuia ki te rangi, Tuia ki te papa
Tuia ki te moana, Tuia tātou
E rongo te pō, E rongo te...
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,...
Rāhui on Taranaki Mounga lifted
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Ngā Iwi o Taranaki, the eight iwi of the region, have lifted the rāhui on access to the Taranaki Mounga summit.
Date: 14...
Whangamarino threatened plant survey uncovers exciting find for Waikato botanists
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 11 May 2021
It’s been more than a decade since threatened plants have been surveyed at Whangamarino Wetland, with the last survey...
DOC online bookings open
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 10 May 2021
“DOC manages a huge, world-class network of huts, campsites, cabins and lodges offering people the chance to stay overnight...
A tribute to New Zealand’s mums | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
This Mother’s Day we pay tribute to New Zealand mums ensuring the survival of our native species. Here’s some of our...
New alpine lizards found in summer survey
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 07 May 2021
The exciting finds have been made in remote areas in Fiordland, Mount Aspiring and Nelson Lakes national parks, and...
