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Spring – what you need to know
As the weather warms up, let’s treasure our wildlife and special places, and keep ourselves safe.
Let nature in
Find activities you can do to let nature in and strengthen your wellbeing.
What to do if you find a seal
If you find a New Zealand fur seal it's usually best to leave it alone, however, there are exceptions.
Jobs for Nature – Mahi mō te Taiao
The Jobs for Nature programme helps revitalise communities through nature-based employment and stimulate the economy post COVID-19.
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Don’t pat the penguins
DOC is investigating concerning reports of kororā /little blue penguins being handled by people at coastal sites near Napier.
Statistics reveal value of new DOC infringement system
DOC has issued more than 200 infringement notices and taken 11 prosecutions since it launched its new electronic Compliance and Law Enforcement (CLE) system in late 2020.
Satellite tracker shows juvenile Antipodean albatross bycaught in the high seas
Confirmation that an endangered juvenile Antipodean albatross has died after being caught by a foreign-flagged long line fishing vessel proves the value of a seabird satellite tracking programme.
DOC urges public to respect stranded marine mammals
DOC is asking people to respect the remains of marine mammals after an incident with a whale on the East Coast last week.
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