1+ hour, 38+ min ago   (346+ words) Date: 01 August 2026 Source: Office of the Minister for Hunting and Fishing It comes as this year’s National Wild Goat Hunting Competition begins, which has resulted in the removal of more than 33,000 wild goats since its launch in 2023. Mr Meager says…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (433+ words) Following a statutory process which included public consultation in March this year, the two marine mammal safe zones have been removed. These zones, which covered about 7% of the Sanctuary, required vessels to travel at speeds of no more than 5 knots....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (241+ words) Kauri snails/pupurangi (Paryphanta spp.) belong to the group of northern giant land snails, which contains some of New Zealand's largest snails. There are two species of kauri snail: These giants were once widespread in Northland before human settlement. Many…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (409+ words) Native migratory fish have been detected nearly 300 km inland from the Whanganui River mouth in recent research aimed at guiding restoration of the river. The research, conducted in partnership by Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust and the Department of Conservation, has…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (341+ words) Date: 07 May 2026 Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation The Government has lodged the Conservation Amendment Bill to modernise how conservation land is managed, support economic growth, and improve environmental outcomes. “This is the most significant reform of conservation legislation…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (556+ words) Featured on our $100 banknote, mohua are classed 'At Risk' with populations in decline apart from a few South Island mainland sites and pest-free islands. The Department of Conservation has been monitoring forest birds in the Landsborough valley annually for the…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (346+ words) With duck hunting season opening on Saturday, the Department of Conservation is asking hunters out naturing to double check their target is not a whio/blue duck or pāteke/brown teal. Taranaki has an increasing population of whio in and…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (356+ words) Nikki Grist, a Department of Conservation (DOC) Ranger, says she's been working with a team of wildlife response volunteers to observe the penguin regularly and sought advice from DOC's penguin experts. "Currently the penguin is showing normal behaviours and is…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (494+ words) The fast DNA test, developed by Gisborne-based dnature diagnostics & research, is less invasive than traditional testing methods, provides faster results and can be used in the field. DOC Science Advisor for kākāpō and takahē Dr Andrew Digby says knowing the…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (660+ words) The juvenile dolphin was reported to DOC by a member of the public on Thursday 26 February and taken to Massey University for a necropsy to try and understand what happened to it. The dolphin was gifted the name Māui Pōtiki…...