Dogs on conservation land | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
Hiking, camping and hunting with your dog on conservation land.
Image: DOCIf you’re planning on camping, tramping or hunting on conservation land...
Project Crimson – Right tree, right place: right direction, mostly
Source: MIL-OSI SubmissionsSource: Project Crimson Trust/Trees That Count
Robyn Haugh, CEO of Project Crimson Trust/Trees That Count, is delighted to hear strong support for native trees...
Survey results confirm good season for Kaikōura pāua fishers
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Results of a new survey show the popularity of pāua amongst the recreational fishers at Kaikōura’s coastline over the summer.
The...
New, more wetlands for people to enjoy in Ōtautahi
Source: MakeLemonade.nz
Ōtautahi – Christchurch has more than its share of amazing wetlands due to the city being so flat and close to the sea.
A...
Recreational pāua fishing season opens this weekend in Kaikōura
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
The recreational pāua fishing season opens in Kaikōura this weekend, (15 April to 15 June) with new rules and daily...
DOC’s Great Walks booking system update
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 31 May 2023
DOC says results from independent testing are expected in the second week of June and will help inform the...
Understand the risks and the consequences on the water this Waitangi Weekend
Source: Maritime New Zealand
Maritime NZ wants people heading out on the water over Waitangi Weekend to think about what can and often does go wrong.
This...
Conservation countdown — our top stories of 2021 | Conservation blog
Source: Department of Conservation
While 2021 wasn’t quite the year many of us hoped for – especially with lockdowns in Tāmaki Makaurau, it was still...
Federated Farmers: Have fun hunters, but don’t duck your responsibilities
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Federated Farmers
Safety first and always – and don’t forget to seek permission before accessing private land. They’re the key messages from Federated...
Maritime NZ recommends vessel checks in June
Source: Maritime New Zealand
While the weather may not be great on the water in June, Maritime New Zealand says it is the perfect time...
Section of Hooker Valley Track to close
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 24 August 2022
Heavy rain has caused erosion of the Hooker River banks at the second swing bridge, due to both the...
Rāhui lifted at Ōpoutere Beach
Source: Department of Conservation
Date: 07 February 2023
Appropriate tikanga to lift the rāhui was undertaken by kaumatua at Ōpoutere Beach yesterday.
A rāhui (physical and spiritual protection...