Eel research in Hikurangi catchment
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Department of Conservation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Eel research in Hikurangi catchment Surveying eels in the Hikurangi catchmentImage: Abi Monteith | DOC Five Ngāpuhi hapū and NIWA are working together to find out more about juvenile freshwater eels or tuna in streams connecting to the Wairua River in the […]
Read More →Making Great Island great again
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Department of Conservation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Making Great Island great again One of the stoats despatched by the Goodnature trap network on Great IslandImage: Mike Butcher © A pioneering venture in Fiordland National Park could provide a breakthrough in how easily and efficiently predator free island sanctuaries are created. In […]
Read More →Boost for conservation groups
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Department of Conservation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Boost for conservation groups Three Conservation groups from Stewart Island will receive close to $140,000 in funding from the Department of Conservation’s Community Fund this year. The Stewart Island/Rakiura Community and Environment Trust, the Rakiura Māori Lands Trust, and the Southland Branch […]
Read More →DOC seeks help regarding sea lion death at Jacks Bay
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Department of Conservation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: DOC seeks help regarding sea lion death at Jacks Bay Dead sea lion found on Catlins beach DOC is urging the public to come forward with information after a male sea lion/rāpoka was discovered with gunshot wounds on a beach in the […]
Read More →Entries open for Green Ribbon Awards
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Department of Conservation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Entries open for Green Ribbon Awards Entries are being sought for the annual Green Ribbon Awards which recognise outstanding contributions toward protecting and managing New Zealand’s environment. The Department of Conservation (DOC) are calling for individuals, groups and organisations who are getting […]
Read More →Rare bird shot in Paraparaumu
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Department of Conservation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Rare bird shot in Paraparaumu Ranger David Moss with the dead kārearea Image: Lee Barry | DOC The birds are fully protected by law, and DOC is investigating the killing. Whoever shot the bird may face up to 2 years in prison and […]
Read More →Fundraiser takes a giant step forwards
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Department of Conservation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Fundraiser takes a giant step forwards Date: 20 March 2017 Rachael Andrews and Marc Williams have got a mountain to climb to raise funds for Homes of Hope, a charitable organisation that support children in foster care (Hiking for Hope fundraising page on Givealittle). […]
Read More →Sirocco ‘off the grid’ for his birthday
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Department of Conservation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Sirocco ‘off the grid’ for his birthday Sirocco has evaded a search on the island by DOC staff this summer after his transmitter failed and will likely be choosing to spend a quiet birthday partying by himself, as is the way of […]
Read More →Predator Free Dunedin MOU signed
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Department of Conservation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Predator Free Dunedin MOU signed Date: 16 March 2017 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says Dunedin has accelerated its commitment to the Government’s Predator Free 2050 vision with 19 organisations signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today. Prime […]
Read More →Kauaeranga Valley flood closures
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Department of Conservation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Kauaeranga Valley flood closures Date: 10 March 2017 The Kauaeranga Valley and adjoining catchments have experienced heavy levels of rainfall in the last four days. Over 500 mm of rain has fallen at the Pinnacles Hut in the last 72 hours with up […]
Read More →Hunters trespassed for hunting without permits
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Department of Conservation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Hunters trespassed for hunting without permits Date: 05 April 2017 During a routine investigation in the Kaweka Forest Park late last year, DOC discovered that two brothers one from Rotorua and one from Palmerston North had been hunting without current permits. Hawke’s Bays […]
Read More →Flood damage closes Hakarimata Summit Track
MIL OSI New Zealand – Source: Department of Conservation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Flood damage closes Hakarimata Summit Track Date: 07 April 2017 The very popular Hakarimata Summit track at Ngaruawahia might be closed for several weeks following damage to the track after the heavy rainfall on Wednesday, according to DOC Operations Manager for Waikato, Ray […]
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