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Streamlining the stewardship land reclassification process
We want to hear your views on how to improve the process for reclassifying and disposing of stewardship land through legislative reform. Submissions close Friday 18 March 2022.
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.
Adopt a kākāpō
Kākāpō adoptions make great gifts – you'll receive a soft toy, personalised certificate, bookmarks and stickers, and best of all you'll be contributing to the conservation of this unique species.
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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The fight to save rare mainland penguins intensifies as numbers decline
Initial counts of hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin nest numbers released by DOC and the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust today show a drop from 181 breeding pairs last year to 166 this season.
People need to be fully vaccinated to use DOC accommodation
DOC is introducing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all accommodation facilities.
Hector’s dolphins found on South Island beaches
Four Hector’s dolphins were found dead on South Island beaches in the last two weeks of November.
Dog responsible for death of kororā
DOC is investigating the injury and death of a kororā/little blue penguin in Putiki Bay, Waiheke on the 11 November, which appears to have died from a dog bite.
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