Algal bloom likely cause of birds’ ill health and death
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A toxic blue green algal bloom is now thought to be the cause of sickness and even death of birds in...
Sea lion and pup hit by vehicle in Coastal Otago
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
DOC is appealing for information following the tragic death of a rāpoka/New Zealand sea lion mum and pup on a Coastal...
Paparoa Track on target for full March 1 opening
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The Paparoa Track, New Zealand’s newest Great Walk is on target to be fully open for walkers and bikers from March...
Successful breeding season for one of our rarest birds
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
One of New Zealand’s rarest bird, the tara-iti/New Zealand fairy tern has had a successful summer breeding season, with seven chicks...
New visitor experience at Blue Pools
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
A new track and carpark are opening tomorrow at the Blue Pools, a popular site on State Highway 6, near Makarora...
What your apple core can do to our native birds
Source: Department of Conservation
What may seem like a harmless action could be negatively impacting our native species.
You may be (unknowingly) contributing to our litter...
What your apple core can to do our native birds
Source: Department of Conservation
What may seem like a harmless action could be negatively impacting our native species.
You may be (unknowingly) contributing to our litter...
Upgrades to northern Coromandel campgrounds
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Visitors to three DOC campgrounds in the northern Coromandel can enjoy fresh new shower and toilet facilities over coming weeks.
Date: 11 February...
Haast grazing licence granted, but with tight conditions
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
DOC has approved an application to continue grazing an area of the Haast River, provided strict conditions are met.
Date: 10 February 2020
The...
Project Moturoa – “the best thing I’ve ever done”
Source: Department of Conservation
School just wasn’t working for 17-year old Reann, but she was prepared to give a 10-month course for young Māori a...
Moturoa Project – “the best thing I’ve ever done”
Source: Department of Conservation
School just wasn’t working for 17-year old Reann, but she was prepared to give a 10-month course for young Māori a...
Critically threatened tūturuatu/shore plover find new home on Mana Island
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Today 18 critically threatened tūturuatu/shore plover are making pest-free Mana Island their home to help secure the species’ survival.
Date: 07 February 2020
These...
