100 ways to maintain your well-being with parks
Source: Auckland Council
Parks are an incredible way to improve our well-being.
Stopping every day to appreciate nature makes us feel happier and healthier.
Research from Berkeley...
Short walks to get you off the couch | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
Starting to feel like your weekends are turning into one long Netflix binge as the temperatures have dropped? Never fear, you’re...
Support, recovery and re-set plan for tourism communities
Source: New Zealand Government
Five South Island tourist communities targeted for specialist support
Pressure on Māori tourism operators and Conservation facilities recognised
Domestic and international-facing tourism agencies...
MPI’s Honorary Fishery Officers amongst those being honoured
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI’s) honorary fishery officers are among the thousands of volunteers being honoured as part of...
Dead Hector’s dolphin found on Brighton Beach
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 22 March 2022
DOC Aquatic Director Elizabeth Heeg says the adult dolphin appeared to have died recently, although it was too early...
Public feedback sought on proposed land classifications for the West Coast
Source: New Zealand Government
An independent assessment of stewardship land on the West Coast has delivered recommendations for revised land classifications, Minister of Conservation Kiri...
Euthanised seal pup highlights need for responsible dog ownership
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 03 November 2022
The injured seal pup was located on some rocks next to the footpath running parallel to The Parade at...
Media release – Countdown to the 2023 Census
2023 Census media release
Countdown to the 2023 Census
The countdown is on to New Zealand’s next census as we welcome in the new year, Stats...
Review of sustainability measures for pāua (PAU 2) – 2023 April round
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Have your say
Fisheries New Zealand is consulting on proposed changes to sustainability measures for pāua (PAU 2) as part of...
Water Safety – Maritime NZ says rules were ignored prior to diver being struck
Source: Maritime New Zealand
An Auckland boatie has been sentenced following an accident where he struck a diver after failing to properly take account of a...
Auckland Council secures land to expand iconic Auckland Botanic Gardens
Source: Auckland Council
Auckland Council has purchased 1.6 hectares (4 acres) of land on Hill Road in Manurewa to extend the iconic Auckland Botanic Gardens...
Maritime NZ: Fatigue, losing cell reception, and lack of daylight hidden boating risks
Source: Maritime New Zealand
Fatigue, cell reception and daylight are some boating risks not top of mind for boaties, the latest recreational boating research from...
