Taranaki vet a conservation hero
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 09 September 2021
The experienced and cheerful clinical director at New Plymouth District Vet Group is known around the region as the...
Tiny ‘flying penguins’ need greater attention on land and at sea
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 03 March 2021
Critically endangered Whenua Hou diving petrels, or kuaka in Ngāi Tahu dialect, may need greater protection from lights on...
Wildfire: Dion Patterson, celebrating 30 years in conservation | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
This month Dion Patterson, Living Water site lead for the Waikato Peat Lakes, celebrates 30 years at DOC. Dion tells us...
Precautionary fumigation underway at Whanganui Journey Great Walk huts
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 22 April 2021
Department of Conservation Director of Heritage and Visitors Steve Taylor said a highly-precautionary approach is being taken to the...
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 lesson on vision: the story of Kaipaki School, harakeke and opportunities | Conservation...
Source: Department of Conservation
When Kaipaki School contacted the Waikato DOC Office with an offer to donate some harakeke plants from its school grounds, Dion...
Stay safe and remember the rules when you return to the Hauraki Gulf Islands
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 11 November 2021
Under the current alert level some islands will be open for day visits. These include Motuora, Kawau, Tiritiri Matangi,...
Mintaro Hut, reimagined! | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
If you’ve walked the Milford Track you know how good it feels to reach Mintaro Hut. Tucked into the head of...
Stay in your bubble in Alert Level 4
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 20 August 2021
New Zealand went into the strictest COVID-19 lockdown setting on Tuesday, 17 August after the Delta variation of the...
Collaboration the key for new koi carp control trial
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 09 February 2022
Koi are an introduced noxious pest fish species which breed prolifically and are found in lakes rivers and streams...
Outcome of DOC review of media permits
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 08 April 2021
DOC’s Deputy Director General Operations, Michael Slater says the requirement for permits is waived on the basis that the...
Predator Free Rakiura announces million-dollar funding boost
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The predator free dream for Rakiura/Stewart Island is another step closer to reality after a million-dollar funding boost, the Predator Free...