Improved surface for popular Coromandel walking track
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 27 July 2021
The Kauri Block Walkway winds its way up a hill above the seaside town, giving views across Coromandel town...
Te kore o whakatikatika i te repo – planting day | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
Nigel Binks is an avid explorer who enjoys travel and appreciates the natural beauty of different habitat types across the world,...
Bringing nature closer to the classroom with Toyota Kiwi Guardians
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 07 October 2021
The green space competition has been launched to encourage more children to connect with nature and conservation, as the...
New home for rare kākāriki in Brook Sanctuary
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 20 November 2021
The kākāriki karaka is a new species for the Brook Sanctuary, and this transfer has reintroduced it to the...
Counting whio in Fiordland – A Genesis experience | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
Over the past 10 years Genesis has partnered with DOC to support whio recovery through the Whio Forever Programme.
Last year David...
Like ducks to water – whio release in Tūrangi
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 18 March 2022
Before their release, the juvenile whio had been busy building confidence at the hardening facility at Tongariro National Trout...
New strategy to ensure nature thrives
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage today launched Te Mana o te Taiao, the Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy.
Date: 10 August 2020...
NZ’s most prestigious conservation award – Loder Cup presented to Graeme Atkins
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
The Minister of Conservation Minister, Eugenie Sage, today presented Aotearoa New Zealand’s most prestigious conservation award, the Loder Cup, to the...
Mana whenua and Waiheke community collaborate for Tangaroa
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Mana whenua and the Waihake community are collaborating to help Tangaroa and restore Waiheke Island’s marine environment.
Date: 05 November 2020
The Waiheke Collective...
Pūnanga Manu o Te Anau/Te Anau Bird Sanctuary welcomes back daily tours
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 11 December 2020
From Wednesday 16 December the popular tours, which have been on hold since March, are once again welcoming the...
DOC mourns loss of artist Bill Hammond
Source: Department of Conservation
Introduction
Department of Conservation, Director General, Lou Sanson says New Zealand has lost a great advocate for native wildlife with the death...
DOC urges island visitors to follow rules and biosecurity advice
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 11 March 2021
DOC Biodiversity Ranger Adeline Boseman says visitor numbers to the island have surged as America’s Cup racing draws thousands...