Digital net catches more wildlife offenders
DoC's new electronic infringement system led to 250 notices and 200 warnings
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Critically endangered bittern seen as an indicator of wetland health
Annual Bird of the Year contest raises awareness of plight of native birds.
Lizard Man a green hero – 30 years on
Doug happy to share his love and knowledge of New Zealand's lizards and geckos
Boaties caught breaking the Covid-19 rules will be reported
Completely unacceptable: Boating and island hopping not permitted at Level 4, says DoC.
Prisoners grow plants for Department of Conservation
Waikeria prison horticulture trainees donate 7000 plants to DoC for Whangamarino wetland.
DoC to investigate rare orchid's mysterious reproduction
Rangers and a research team looking at how to save swamp helmet orchids in Whangamarino
Dactylanthus sets seed for a bumper season
Helping hand needed as natural pollinator is extinct locally
Seals found in unusual places no reason to worry
DOC reports rising number of calls about seals but exploring is part of the animals nature
Bruce Clarkson praised as a treasure to council and the city
"Waiwhakareke the best example of urban restoration in the whole country."
Te Poi School digs in with shovel ready restoration project
Waiomou Stream a shovel ready project for which regional council received govt funding.
DoC and Fonterra fighting to eliminate pest fish in local lake
Department of Conservation and Fonterra are on a mission to keep Lake Ruatuna free of koi.
Drone footage shows possum-damage in Coromandel Forest
Department of Conservation photos show need of predator control to protect native species.
Popular Waikato tramping site marred by dumping, vandalism
DoC is urging the public to report illegal dumping at Mangaokewa Reserve in Te Kuiti.
Two rare tāiko rescued and released on Raglan's Mt Karioi
DoC sends two tāiko back on seasonal journey after the rare seabirds crash-landed.
DoC excited about rediscovery of carnivorous plant
Threatened plant survey reveals good news for yellow bladderwort.
Insect group moved to Ōtorohanga Kiwi House
The large insects are classified as at risk due to predators and fire.
Forest edge trial to shed light on bat behaviour
Scientists want to determine how bats respond to different colours of artificial light.
New rangers step up for summer of conservation
Quartet brings new ideas and approaches to Department of Conservation Hauraki team.
'We're sick of it and find it grossly disrespectful'
A corporate can face a fine up to $200,000 for contaminants dumped on conservation land.
Aerial photos show dozens of sharks off Coromandel beach
The bronze whalers and hammerheads are seen enjoying the sparkling waters.
Boaties urged to give marine mammals wide berth
DoC is investigating after a vessel appeared to collide with a whale near Raglan.
DoC backs 1080 as best way to control predators in rugged terrain
Mt Pirongia predator control by DoC involves use of cereal pellets containing 1080.
Waikato's Mt Pirongia a key site for More Birds in the Bush efforts
Ship rats compete with birds, bats, lizards and insects for the same food.
Local Focus: Daily pilgrimage to save the dotterel
DOC's dotterel dos and don'ts. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
The man putting plaques on unmarked graves at former psychiatric hospital
Mental patients passed into a field of lost souls. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Native treetops are like Avatar without the CGI
A chance to witness our incredible native tree canopies. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Pest fish programme a catch for Ngahinapouri School
DoC has supported Ngahinapouri School in the first pest fishing day at Lake Ngāroto.
Te Awamutu: Helping man's best friend to protect the kiwi
Te Awamutu's Alisha Hobbs wants to decrease the number of kiwi fatalities by dogs.
Ore sampling in Karangahake Gorge mine
NZH Local Focus: Karangahake Gorge mine to reopen for testing.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Volunteers protect rare native Dactylanthus plant
Volunteers are pollinating Dactylanthus plants on Mt Pirongia 'paint brush-style' in the hope to repopulate the maunga with the indigenous plant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The selfie that could cost up to $250k
Getting closer than 50m to a killer whale could set you back a couple hundred thousand or land you behind bars.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Lead is the sweet treat that kills native birds
Kākā numbers are on the rise, looking for food around houses and farms. But these curious birds will eat anything, including lead which makes a sweet change from totara berries. Made with funding from NZ On Air.