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DOC's response to COVID-19
New Zealand has moved into the COVID-19 Protection Framework, or traffic light system. Find out about what this means for visitors and DOC's work.
COVID-19 vaccine policy for DOC visitor facilities
To keep people safe and facilities open, we have introduced a COVID-19 vaccination policy. This applies to all DOC visitor accommodation and visitor centres.
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Protected birds aren’t target practice
DOC staff are appalled at reports of protected seabirds found killed or injured by blowdarts in Waikanae.
Pōwhiri for national stewardship land panel
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Te Rūnanga o Ngati Waewae and Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio will formally welcome the Western South Island stewardship land national panel to the West Coast with a pōwhiri at the Arahura marae near Hokitika today.
Predator control operation to protect kākāriki karaka
An aerial 1080 predator control operation will protect a stronghold for critically endangered kākāriki karaka/orange-fronted parakeet near Arthur’s Pass in early-2022.
Bold bittern bucks the trend, strikes a pose in backyard
A bold young bittern has caused a stir in Waikato striking a pose in a Cambridge couple’s urban backyard.
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