Latest from Department of Conservation

Mayor slams DoC over Lake Ōhau fire

The vegetation on conservation land is a 'huge risk' to neighbours, mayor says.

'True kaitiaki': Guardian of rare native plants takes out top award

'[He] has ignited a passion in so many people to cherish our country's flora.'

Dropping hunters in remote zone nets $32,000 fine

Helicopter company and pilot both fined for landings in Rangitikei Remote Experience Zone.

Encounters with strangers: Why we need them

We need each other, even when we don't know each other.

Fiordland great walk's future to be decided after 7 months of neglect

Milford might be booked out for the season, but this Fiordland trail is in doubt.

Penguins calling the shots at Wgtn construction site

Construction workers in Wellington are starting their days with penguin checks.

A dozen people charged for allegedly taking from marine reserve

Marine reserve off Waiheke Island a strictly no-take zone.

NRC and DoC looking into illegal concreting in Whangārei stream

Illegal concreting of waterfall's edge in Poroti is affecting the safe passage of eels.

Insufficient planning: Tongariro Crossing death findings released

Sateesh Halehally-Chikkanna died in Tongariro National Park in 2018.

Conservation Comment: Getting to know nature's needs

Conservation issues include the protection of trees, animals and wetlands.

Tahr Foundation video renamed after slogan faux pas

The Tahr Foundation slogan has drawn criticisms for its latest slogan 'they are us'.

Wildlife institutions get nearly $15 million Govt boost

Eugenie Sage says the funding will mitigate the closure of vital protection facilities.

First shore plover chick hatches at Cape Sanctuary

Eight shore plover have successfully settled, and two breeding pairs established.

Govt unveils latest tech for NZ's great pest wipe-out

Predator-tracking camera and new poison among pest-busting tech just awarded nearly $2m.

Timaru whale beached for nine hours now swimming 'under its own power'

DoC and Project Jonah are working to help the whale in trouble.

Sirocco: The celibate spokesbird worth $80,000

He lives on a secret island, flies in private aircraft and has 230,000 fans online.

An end to icy 5am starts for 9am skiing?

New system being designed to address too many skiers/boarders chasing too few car parks.

Lou Sanson: Sir Rob Fenwick's ideals are perfect for Covid 19 recovery

Comment: We need sustainable prosperity while reversing the decline of natural resources.