2019 media releases

Waikato

Date: 18 October 2019
A highlight of the 50th Conservation Week in Waikato saw over one hundred children from neighbouring schools get together to help restore habitat near Lake Whangape.

Date: 17 September 2019
Charges have been brought against two men for removing bracket fungus from the Waireinga/Bridal Veil Falls Track near Raglan. The men appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Tuesday morning.

Date: 07 June 2019
Fans of the 1349 steps to the Hakarimata Summit at Ngaruawahia will find a few less to run up this weekend.

Date: 15 April 2019
DOC is upgrading the Hakarimata Summit Track in the Waikato region to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.

Date: 04 March 2019
DOC are inviting hunters and the community to join in family-friendly events and activities for the annual deer hunting competition in Pureora Forest Park.

Date: 18 February 2019
DOC and local iwi made the decision to euthanise a pygmy sperm whale, suspected of stranding itself, at Te Kopua near Raglan.