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Beaked whale found dead after initial refloat

· March 5, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  05 March 2026 This statement can be attributed to Bec Rush, Mainland Auckland Operations Manager, DOC: The Shepherd’s beaked whale that was refloated near St...

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Pest eradication on Kawau Island resumes

· March 4, 2026

Source: Auckland Council After taking a break over summer, to avoid disruption to the busiest season for residents and visitors to Kawau Island, Auckland Council and our project partners are...

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Deep-sea whale strands on central Auckland beach

· March 3, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Project Jonah marine mammal medics and Department of Conservation staff respond to a Beaked whale stranded in St Heliers. Supplied / Project Jonah A whale has...

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More funding for weather hit communities

· March 3, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is providing further contributions to Mayoral Relief Funds to help communities impacted by recent severe weather events, Minister for Emergency Management Mark Mitchell announced...

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Possible Māui dolphin found deceased

· March 3, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 March 2026 The two sub-species of dolphin look so similar they can’t be identified without a genetic test – but based on the location...

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Call for deer sightings as removal operation gets underway

· March 3, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 March 2026 Coromandel has traditionally been deer-free and is not a recreational deer hunting area. However, aerial surveillance conducted by DOC in 2025 revealed...

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World Wildlife Day: Medicinal and aromatic plants.

· March 3, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3 March to celebrate and raise awareness about wild animals and plants. This year, the focus is on medicinal...

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing transport operator suspended

· March 3, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  03 March 2026 On 7 February 2026 the tourism operator transported more than 100 visitors over multiple bus trips to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing track...