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World first trilingual nature app launch in Year of Indigenous Language
In a world first, DOC, with the support of Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development, has launched a nature app that incorporates Te Reo Māori, Chinese and English translations.
50 things to do before you're 12 3/4 competition
Show us your favourite outdoor activities and you could win one of 50 prize packs. Competition closes 13 October 2019.
Proposed changes to the Trade in Endangered Species (TIES) Act 1989
Have your say on our options to improve the TIES Act, or offer your own ideas to help New Zealand support endangered species. Submissions close 5 pm 25 October 2019.
Tahr control operations
DOC is working with the hunting sector and the Tahr Plan Implementation Liaison Group to over time reduce the size of the tahr population back within the limits of the Himalayan Thar Control Plan 1993.
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New trapping guide for community and expert trappers alike
Developed by DOC, ‘A practical guide to trapping’ was launched at a predator trapping course run by Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) at urban ecosanctuary.
New home for whio in Te Anau
The future for whio is looking more secure thanks to a new agreement between DOC, Real Journeys and Genesis.
Blackball and DOC gear up for Paparoa Track opening
DOC and Blackball residents are getting ready for the long-awaited opening of what will be New Zealand’s first purpose built shared-use Great Walk.
Southland rainforest permanently protected
The Māori owners of 741 hectares of native rainforest, in western Southland, have worked with the Nature Heritage Fund to permanently protect the forest.
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