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Kapiti takes aim at ‘possums of freshwater’

· April 1, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  01 April 2026 The Department of Conservation (DOC) has partnered with mana whenua to eradicate introduced koi carp from stormwater retention ponds on private land...

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Tongariro Alpine Crossing – How To

· April 1, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation By Krysia Nowak  It’s an iconic hike, you’ve seen it all over Instagram, and maybe you plan on hitting it this Easter: here’s how to get the most...

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New DOC concessions support regional economies

· March 31, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  12 February 2026 Source:  Office of the Minister of Conservation The decisions include a 38-year concession for The Remarkables Ski Area, and a 30-year guided walking...

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New Zealand leads protection of world’s rarest seabirds

· March 31, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  31 March 2026 At the Convention’s Conference of Parties (COP15) in Campo Grande, Brazil, Parties yesterday (NZ time) agreed to list flesh-footed shearwaters and 26...

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Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted in Papatoetoe

· March 30, 2026

Source: Auckland Council Biosecurity New Zealand has announced today that it has lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe with no further fruit flies found in...

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Kiwi caught on camera a Pureora milestone

· March 30, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  30 March 2026 Department of Conservation’s Maniapoto Operations Manager Graham Kimber says the bird was filmed by a trail camera set up as part of...

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Ten tarāpuka / black-billed gulls poisoned in Te Anau

· March 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The Department of Conservation is investigating the poisoning of ten black-billed gulls in Te Anau. Supplied / Department of Conservation The Department of Conservation is investigating...

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DOC investigates black-billed gull deaths

· March 27, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  27 March 2026 On January 18, five sick and five dead black-billed gulls were reported to DOC after being found on the foreshore in the...

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AI Traps for Heaphy a first for DOC

· March 26, 2026

Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date:  26 March 2026 The traps use machine learning, a type of artificial intelligence, to recognise pest species and only trigger if a pest enters, making...

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Awards – Outstanding women recognised in annual awards

· March 26, 2026

Source: New Zealand Minerals Council Four outstanding women in extractives were recognised today for their achievements, receiving top honours at the industry’s annual awards. New Zealand Minerals Council, Aggregate and Quarry...