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Rat found on Ulva Island triggers response

· January 23, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  23 January 2025 Ulva Island is a nature sanctuary in Paterson Inlet, 780 metres from Stewart Island/Rakiura. It is popular with visitors who come to experience...

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“Feisty” injured Whanganui kiwi returns home

· January 21, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  21 January 2025 The bird was struck between Whanganui and Raetihi on 20 November last year. The driver reported the incident to the Department of Conservation...

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Visitors flock back to Mautohe Cathedral Cove

· January 21, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  21 January 2025 In December, DOC reopened the main walking track to Mautohe Cathedral Cove after an extended closure due to damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle,...

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Cobble skinks beat the odds and fly home

· January 20, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  20 January 2025 It comes after a DOC ranger surveying coastal areas near their original habitat found new populations of these skinks, with one significant site...

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Well-placed rangers rescue tramper in trouble

· January 17, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  17 January 2025 Two well-equipped and experienced DOC rangers and a hut warden were in the right place at the right time to help a hiker...

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Hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin nest numbers down

· January 15, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  14 January 2025 Source:  Department of Conservation and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Without a serious turnaround, scientists predict hoiho could become locally extinct on the mainland...

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First Responders – Black Jack Fire Update #7

· January 15, 2025

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey the Black Jack fireground on the Coromandel Peninsula tonight to identify where deep seated pockets of fire are...

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First Responders – Black Jack Fire Update #6

· January 13, 2025

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Firefighters supported by helicopters are making steady progress strengthening containment lines on the flanks of the Black Jack fire in the Coromandel Peninsula. Four crews...

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Entangled dolphin near Auckland now freed

· January 9, 2025

Source: Department of Conservation Date:  09 January 2025 The juvenile/subadult dolphin, which was travelling with a fully grown dolphin, was first reported to DOC’s hotline on 29 December. DOC Operations Manager,...

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Legislation needed to give hunters a say on conservation

· January 8, 2025

Source: ACT Party As many New Zealanders enjoy time off work this summer exploring conservation land, ACT Conservation spokesperson Cameron Luxton is promoting legislation that would ensure hunters and fishers...

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Green Government will revoke dodgy fast-track projects

· January 8, 2025

Source: Green Party The Green Party has warned that a Green Government will revoke the consents of companies who override environmental protections as part of Fast-Track legislation being passed today. ...