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Sirocco the kākāpō

Image: Jake Osborne | DOC

It's the only method that can be deployed rapidly to manage a pest boom over vast or rugged terrain. It’s cost effective and presents very little risk to the environment.

17 September 2018

The Conservation Effect: Why backyard biodiversity matters

Conservation Week runs from 15 – 23 September. This week, help New Zealand’s biodiversity by completing a conservation activity at home. These actions don’t just make your garden look good they also help protect our native species from predators, provide sources of food for native birds and reduce harm to wildlife and plants beyond your own backyard.

Tahr control operations

DOC is increasing control operations from September 2018 to reduce the tahr population back down within the limits of the Himalayan Tahr Control Plan 1993.

Sirocco at Orokonui

Sirocco the kākāpō will be at Orokonui Ecosanctuary in Dunedin during September 2018. This is his first public appearance since 2014 and he’s ready to meet his fans once more.

Volunteer

Get involved in activities around the country, and find out about volunteering for conservation.

Become a Kiwi Guardian

An activity programme for kids to learn about nature, earn cool rewards and go on epic family adventures.

Pānui – Rāhui Mt Ruapehu summit area

It is with sadness that the iwi of Ruapehu acknowledge the fatal accident where a hiker fell in to Te Wai ā-moe (crater lake) and a temporary rāhui (prohibition) has been placed on the area.

Release your inner Kiwi Guardian at Pukenui

It’s now easier than ever to get your tamariki into nature because there’s a brand new Kiwi Guardian adventure site launching at Pukenui Forest as part of this year’s Conservation Week.

Multi-agency project to restore Lake Whangape kicks off

A blessing to kick-start the restoration of Lake Whangape in Waikato’s north was held today following signing of a multi-agency agreement in July of this year.

Hidden world of kākāpō revealed on Google Earth

Kākāpō fans around the world can now take a virtual tour of the critically endangered parrot’s homes on New Zealand’s rarely-visited Whenua Hou / Codfish and Anchor Islands.

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