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17 May

Mobile GIS Conclave 2013

This event is intended to provide an opportunity for specialists developing GIS applications and field data solutions using mobile and web based technologies to come together.

16 May

Statement of Intent 2013 - 2017

The Statement of Intent sets out the longer term directions for the Department of Conservation, as well as the management actions that will be undertaken in 2013.

16 May

Taranaki/Whanganui Conservation Board meetings

The next meeting of the Taranaki/Whanganui Conservation Board will be held on Friday 24 May 2013 at the Central Park Motor Inn Conference Centre, corner Maata and Hakiaha St, Taumarunui and will commence at 10.00 am.

16 May

Marunui Conservation: Conservation Champions, April 2013

Last month just north of Auckland, Northland brown kiwi were released by Marunui Conservation shareholders and volunteers—making it the first time this kiwi species has been released into the wild below Whangarei.

16 May

Getting outdoors with children

Get some practical advice on taking children into the outdoors, and useful information to help kids and adults get maximum enjoyment out of a trip outdoors.

14 May

MIT 2010/01 Development of mitigation strategies: inshore fisheries

This report investigates methods used by inshore demersal longline vessels to increase the sink rates of lines to reduce the risk of interactions with seabird speceis. It also provides recomentations on was of further increasing thiose sink rates.

13 May

Behind the Scenes: Conservation in Fiordland Autumn 2013

Welcome to the Autumn edition of Behind the Scenes. Fiordland has been a hive of activity over the summer months with businesses, community groups and schools working in partnership with DOC on everything from species monitoring to track building, welcoming visitors to running events.

10 May

Hector's and Maui's incidents 1 February 2013- 30 April 2013

Hector's and Maui's incidents 1 February 2013 – 30 April 2013

09 May

Valuing Nature conference 9 - 10 July 2013

The New Zealand Government’s Natural Resources Sector Agencies (including DOC) and Victoria University of Wellington, in association with the Sustainable Business Council, are convening a conference to explore the fundamental importance of biodiversity to our livelihoods and prosperity. Dates: 9 and10 July 2013

09 May

Application for grazing licence by Mt Aspiring Company

The Minister of Conservation gives notice of his intention to grant a 25 year concession (grazing licence) to Mt Aspiring Company Limited over area known as Cattle Face block.

09 May

Media releases about DOC's new structure

Read DOC's media releases about its new structure.

09 May

Bringing about change at DOC

Learn about the process used to make the changes to DOC's new structure.

09 May

Summary of structure changes

Read the summary of DOC's final decisions on changes to its organisation structure.

08 May

Kiwi Ranger - Tiritiri Matangi Open Sanctuary

The Kiwi Ranger programme on Tiritiri Matangi goes live during Queen's Birthday weekend 1-3 June. It's a fun way for families to get to know this really inspiring place!

07 May

Proposed naming of Carricktown Historic Reserve

The Department of Conservation proposes to name a historic reserve in Central Otago and seeks submissions from any person or organisation wishing to support or object to the proposed name.

07 May

New structure for DOC

The Department of Conservation (DOC) has announced its final decisions on changes to its organisation structure.

06 May

Toroa Award - Coastal Otago schools conservation award

The Toroa Award is open to all schools in Coastal Otago Area, and recognises the work of students who engage their community in an environmental project.

06 May

42 Traverse

The 42 Traverse is a 46 km multi-use track through the Tongariro Forest Conservation Area. It is one of the best challenging mountain biking tracks in the North Island.