Penguins aren’t playthings
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
DOC is disturbed by reports of people in Napier handling kororā/little blue penguins and posting images of themselves with the birds...
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...
Pureora planting a milestone for collaboration
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A partnership between the Department of Conservation (DOC) and community group Te Hau Kainga o Pureora has reached a significant milestone...
Shorebirds start nesting in Eastern Bay of Plenty
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Spring is here and shorebirds like our northern NZ dotterels, banded dotterels and variable oystercatchers are starting to nest on our...
Busy Mount Taranaki hut going online
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Trampers hiking to Taranaki’s popular Pouakai Hut will soon have the security of knowing they have a bunk for the night.
Date: 06...
Early booking the tip for Kauaeranga camping experience
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
People planning on a forest camping experience in Hauraki’s picturesque Kauaeranga Valley are being urged to book early ahead of what...
Cape Kidnappers access on track for Labour Weekend
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
DOC and Hastings District Council say crucial visitor risk management work at Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauae-a-Māui should be completed by Labour Weekend,...
Whale washed ashore on Pakiri beach
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A Brydes whale was found washed up on Pakiri beach and reported to Department of Conservation (DOC) on 18 September 2020....
Waitomo walkway a finalist in Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
One of Waitomo’s most picturesque locations is a finalist in the 2020 Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards.
Date: 01 October 2020
The Department 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...
Popular backcountry hut burns to the ground
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Lake Dive Hut, one of Mt Taranaki’s most popular huts has been destroyed by fire.
Date: 29 September 2020
One of Mt Taranaki’s most...
Ready, set, go… for New Zealand’s most endangered bird
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
DOC is ready for this summer’s breeding season for New Zealand’s most endangered bird, the New Zealand fairy tern/tara iti.
Date: 29 September...
