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Key backs Smith over dam report
John Key is backing Nick Smith who is once again under fire for allegedly intervening inappropriately in a departmental issue.
Farmer fury over alleged land grab
Furious West Coast farmers, one of whom had 96 per cent of his property declared a wetland without his knowledge, say their land is now worthless.
Conservation Week launches today
Conservation Week has launched today with a proposal for a new conservation park on Great Barrier Island and a pest eradication programme on Rakitu Island in the Hauraki Gulf.
Preserve our precious land
Dionne Christian explores how we can help our natural wonderlands for Conservation Week.
More than 100 DoC staff likely to lose jobs
The Department of Conservation have confirmed more than 100 staff are likely to lose their jobs as part of a restructuring process.
Ugly campaign may save kakapo
The native kakapo, one of the most endangered species in the world, has been named on a list of the ugliest animals in the world. The reason? Conservation.
Stockton Plateau rehabilitation slammed
Forest and Bird says efforts to rehabilitate the Stockton Plateau after open-cast coalmining has missed the point, with bright green grass sown rather than restoring the natural tussock landscape.
Commissioner: Use more 1080
Forest & Bird has backed renewed calls by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment for more use of 1080 poison to protect native species on conservation land.
4 of the best island treasures
Only minutes away in the Hauraki Gulf are plenty of sanctuaries for animals - and humans.
Photo recall: Greener island a tribute to hard work
One hand on his hip and another around a dying pohutukawa tree branch, Jim Henry was in no doubt of the job ahead of him and his team of Department of Conservation staff.
Coast's whale tragedies
Three dead whales have washed up on West Coast beaches in as many days.
Rare visitor fatally shot
A pelican - one of only 20 believed to be in the country - has been found shot dead on the banks of the Waikato River.
Heli-hunting ban about 'fairness'
The heli-hunting season on Department of Conservation land ends in late July and it is quite likely to be the last.
DoC cuts mean fewer specialists
Some of the Department of Conservation's most valued staff have become endangered species under the state agency's radical reorganisation to combat lack of money.
Under new management
At Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park, thriving beech forest alive with birdsong and well-used tracks point to the kind of conservation partnership the Department of Conservation hopes can take root throughout its vast estate.
DoC reveals final job loss numbers
A restructure and the loss of more than 70 full-time roles from DoC will have a negative impact on the environment, conservation advocates say.
Green Party calls to put off DOC restructure
The Green Party is calling for the restructuring of the Department of Conservation to be put on hold.
DoC job cuts scaled back after budget top-up
A last minute Budget top up for the Department of Conservation is likely to mean only 80 staff will lose their jobs.
Al Morrison: DoC working with business to benefit country
We are looking for partners so that we can grow the overall resource that is committed to conservation, writes Al Morrison, director general of the Department of Conservation.
National appeal to help DoC gets underway
A national appeal to help a cash strapped government department will get underway today.