Corybas orchid protection puts heat on Whangamarino
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
DOC staff have carried out a special controlled burn-off to help protect a rare native plant.
Date: 06 August 2020
In a scene reminiscent...
Corrections returns to Ruatuna
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Department of Corrections’ Community Work Teams have returned to their adopted site at Waikato’s Lake Ruatuna.
Date: 03 August 2020
The Community Work Teams,...
Historic WWII site reopens in Christchurch
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Thousands of Cantabrians and visitors have the chance to learn about Christchurch’s World War II history with the reopening of the...
Himalayan tahr control to benefit native plants
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Some of New Zealand’s unique alpine plant communities have a chance to recover and regenerate, following DOC and hunters’ ongoing efforts...
Tourist’s drone seized in Tongariro National Park
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A drone has been seized after it was flown above the Tongariro Alpine Crossing illegally.
Date: 25 February 2020
Drones are prohibited in Tongariro...
Pāteke going strong in Fiordland
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
After being considered functionally extinct from the South Island since the 1990s, the rarest waterfowl on mainland New Zealand, the pāteke/brown...
Mangrove invasion threatens Ahuriri Estuary
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
DOC Hawke’s Bay is concerned after local biodiversity champions discovered several invasive mangrove seedlings deliberately planted in the Ahuriri Estuary.
Date: 24 February...
GPS tracking avoids future Flint incidents
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Heroic rescues of frightened dogs from the sub-Antarctic islands will become an even rarer event with the introduction of tracking collars...
Our staff helping in Aussie bushfire fight
Source: Department of Conservation
Thames-based Karen Ismay is among a group of Department of Conservation staff from New Zealand who have been spending parts of...
Recipients of 2020 Wild Creations arts initiative announced
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Two artists have been selected for this year’s Wild Creations, a joint DOC and Creative New Zealand initiative supporting artists to...
Public feedback sought on marine protection for south eastern South Island
Source: Department of Conservation
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Fisheries New Zealand and DOC are seeking public feedback on a proposed network of marine protected areas off the southeast coast...
Swingbridge reopens ahead of national ride
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A swingbridge in Pureora Forest has reopened in time for a cycling event which travels the length of New Zealand this...
