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Back to nature with traditional Māori medicine

26 September

Strengthening the bond between Māori and their tribal land is one of the roles of DOC worker Rob 'Pa' McGowan.

Campground hosts

26 September

November 2016 – March 2017: Become a camp host at one of our idyllic Northern Coromandel campgrounds.

Outward Bound scholarships

23 September

We’re offering scholarships for Outward Bound adventure courses to say thank you to the young people protecting our nature and our natural places.

A Mighty Dash for conservation milestone

22 September

The battle for our national bird will reach a major milestone when a special kiwi called Mighty Dash is released into the wild this week.

Seals need rest not rescue

21 September

New Zealand fur seals (kekeno) are frequent visitors at this time of year but humans need to keep their distance.

Seabird bycatch reduction (small vessel longline fisheries)

21 September

This is the final report for Seabird bycatch reduction (small vessel longline fisheries) 2015/16 and replaces all previous and preliminary reports for it.

Duo prosecuted for ponga theft

21 September

Two local men will appear in the Rotorua District Court next week in relation to the theft of ponga logs from public conservation land in the Rotorua District.

Shorebirds breeding on Manawatu rivers

21 September

Shorebirds are often seen on estuaries in late summer, but in early spring many move inland to raise their families on our riverbeds.

Battle for our Birds begins in the Dart, Routeburn and Caples Valleys

19 September

We will start our aerial 1080 pest control operation in the Dart, Routeburn and Caples Valleys on Wednesday 21 September.

Kauri Cottage

19 September

Base yourself at Kauri Cottage and explore the Kauaeranga Valley.

Godley Head Campsite

19 September

Camp in the middle of a WWII defence battery site with great ocean views and a range of scenic walks.

Intention to grant a concession to Raglan Golf Club Incorporated

16 September

Have your say on the Minister of Conservation's intention to grant a concession to Raglan Golf Club Incorporated for a lease over the Recreation Reserve Raglan Golf Course. Submissions close 14 November 2016.

Intention to grant a concession to Manaaki Group Holdings Limited

16 September

Have your say on the Minister of Conservation's intention to grant a concession to Manaaki Group Holdings Limited for a lease/licence to occupy part of Whirinaki Te-Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park for the purposes of a glamping business. Submissions close 14 November 2016.

Weedbuster on Motutapu Island

16 September

This Conservation Week New Zealanders are being encouraged to ‘join the team’ and pitch in with local conservation efforts. Someone who does more than pitch in is 71 year old ‘weed leader’ Ken Samson.

Waihi Gorge camp hosts

16 September

December - February: Volunteer for one week or more at Waihi Gorge Campsite over the summer period.

Moratorium on marine mammal permits in Akaroa

16 September

A ten-year moratorium on new permits to view or swim with marine mammals in Akaroa Harbour starts today, 16 September 2016.

DOC seeks feedback on Waitaha Hydro Scheme

16 September

DOC is seeking feedback on a decision to ‘approve in principle’ an application to construct and operate a hydro electric power scheme on the Waitaha River.

Intention to grant a run of the river hydro scheme concession to Westpower Limited

15 September

Have your say on the Minister of Conservation's intention to grant a concession to Westpower Limited to construct and operate a run of the river hydro scheme on the Waitaha River on the West Coast. Submissions close 14 November 2016.

Art and conservation join forces to restore Tamatea/Dusky Sound

14 September

DOC and key partners are launching an art exhibition to raise awareness of the Tamatea/Dusky Sound restoration programme in Fiordland.