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This fund supports community-led restoration projects on public and private land that create jobs.
Jobs for Nature Private Land Biodiversity Fund
This fund supports biodiversity restoration projects on private land that create jobs.
Routeburn Track officially reopens
All southern Great Walks are now back up and running with the Routeburn Track officially reopened, the Department of Conservation announced today.
Stay safe and enjoy our great outdoors this summer
COVID-19 has impacted visitor patterns across conservation areas but all indications point to more New Zealanders getting into their great outdoors this summer than ever before, DOC data shows.
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Heritage accommodation with a view opens at Awaroa/Godley Head
After an extensive restoration, one of the oldest buildings at Christchurch’s Awaroa/Godley Head offers overnight guests affordable accommodation with an unrivalled view.
Imports for Chinese New Year can leave bitter taste
As Chinese New Year draws nearer, people are being asked to double-check import rules for items such as traditional herbal medicines coming to New Zealand from overseas.
More QR codes for DOC huts and facilities
DOC is expanding the number of sites where it displays COVID-19 QR codes to enable better contact tracing.
Rubbish dumping taints sacred Tainui site
Visitors to Te Toto Gorge, a picturesque, and culturally significant site, just south of Raglan, are being urged to report people rubbish dumping.
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