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Conservation Week/Te Wiki Tiaki Ao Tūroa
Take a moment to celebrate and enjoy nature this Conservation Week 4–12 September 2021.
Postgraduate scholarship programme
DOC offers postgraduate research scholarships for conservation related research in the natural and social sciences. Applications close 1 October 2021.
Seal silly season arrives once again
People enjoying the country’s coastlines are being urged to admire NZ fur seals/kekeno from a safe distance, as the mammals come ashore for the winter.
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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Restoring the richness of the Rangitata river
A major Jobs for Nature project to protect and enhance some of the South Island’s most unique habitats and restore the health of the Rangitata River highlights the important role farmers have in caring for the land, Conservation Minister Kiri Allan says.
'Lake snow' a threat this summer
Nelson’s pristine clear alpine Lake Rotoiti, a favourite for boating and fishing, could be impacted by 'lake snow' this summer.
Protecting unique land for generation next
The Government is boosting legal protection for critically important natural habitats on private land, Minister of Conservation Kiri Allan says.
Punakaiki project takes next step
Work has begun on upgrading and extending the northern car park at Dolomite Point in Punakaiki.
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