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Whether you’re a local, or you’re here on holiday, we all have a shared responsibility to look after this awesome place.
DOC Sounds of Science podcast
A behind the scenes look at how DOC cares for NZ's native species and natural environment. Our latest episode features DOC legend Herb Christophers sharing his experiences as a science communicator.
World Wildlife Day youth art competition
Show us your favourite wild animal and you could win our CITES prize pack. Competition open 3 to 24 February 2020.
Climate change impacts on our native wildlife
New Zealand has been in a biodiversity crisis for more than 100 years – but the effects of climate change could tip our internationally important species over the edge.
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Public feedback sought on marine protection for south eastern South Island
Fisheries New Zealand and DOC are seeking public feedback on a proposed network of marine protected areas off the southeast coast of the South Island.
Swingbridge reopens ahead of national ride
A swingbridge in Pureora Forest has reopened in time for a cycling event which travels the length of New Zealand this month.
DOC pursues prosecution against dog owner
DOC has begun legal proceedings against a Coromandel dog owner after the discovery of a dead kiwi on private property adjacent to public conservation land.
Algal bloom likely cause of birds’ ill health and death
A toxic blue green algal bloom is now thought to be the cause of sickness and even death of birds in the Firth of Thames.
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