September 19th, 2024

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5 months ago

Record sea lion pup numbers in Dunedin mark a conservation triumph

Dunedin's sea lion population has experienced its most successful breeding season to date, with the Department of Conservation (DOC) Coastal Otago's biodiversity team recording...

1 year ago

New Zealand's native bats remain under threat, but predator control shows promise in some areas

Five years after the previous assessment, New Zealand's native long-tailed and lesser short-tailed bats continue to face threats to their survival, according to...

1 year ago

Timely intervention saves 15 rough-toothed dolphins near 90 Mile Beach

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and collaboration, the Department of Conservation (DOC) staff, Ahipara takiwā hapū members and local surfers united to...

1 year ago

Heartwarming homecoming: critically endangered Kapitia skinks return to West Coast

In a triumphant tale of survival and cooperation, 21 critically endangered Kapitia skinks have been successfully relocated from Auckland Zoo to their native habitat...

1 year ago

New Zealand's iconic Great Walks reopen for full season as international tourism resumes

The New Zealand Department of Conservation has announced that bookings for the country's iconic Great Walks will open from 20 April, signalling the return...

1 year ago

Conservation efforts lead to successful reintroduction of kākāriki karaka in New Zealand's Hawdon Valley

In a joint effort by Ngāi Tahu and the Department of Conservation (DOC), 73 critically endangered kākāriki karaka parakeets have been released into New...

2 years ago

Whitebaiting starts next week

Department of Conservation (DOC) Whitebait Fishery Manager Nick Moody encourages whitebaiters to check the regulations so they’re familiar with new rules introduced to achieve...