Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the Year competition begins today. The competition asks New Zealanders to vote for their favourite bird in the hopes of raising awareness of the threats they face. “Our birds are in real trouble. Their habitats are being destroyed and introduced mammalian predators such as stoats, possums, and rats kill... Continue Reading →
DOC is reminding the public to leave seals/kekeno alone to rest at this time of year and not be alarmed if they seem vulnerable or unwell. "This is seal pup season," says DOC Christchurch Biodiversity Ranger, Jenna Thoms. "We need to let nature take its course, these seals need rest not rescuing." More seals are... Continue Reading →
Supplied boats in the tandem section of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast have sold out as the event builds towards its biggest field in its 35 year history. The tandem section of the two day event being held in early February can only be entered now if competitors supply their own tandem kayak although organisers... Continue Reading →
There's a high level of interest in DOC's call to find out from iwi, communities and others where they think New Zealand’s next Great Walks should be. DOC is looking for proposals for two existing tracks that could be enhanced to become part of the Great Walks network. These suggested walks must provide outstanding multi-day... Continue Reading →
The Wangapeka Track is one of Kahurangi National Parks best kept secrets. It's rougher and less used than the Heaphy track but its definetly up there in terms of quality. The track was originally built for gold miners heading to and from the West Coast. The rivers are full of trout and blue ducks and... Continue Reading →
A rāhui (prohibition) has been placed around Te Wai ā-moe (crater lake) on Mount Ruapehu until midnight on 4 October following the tragic discovery of a 39-year-old on 30 September. Tērā te aitua i taka ki Te Wai ā-moe i ngā rangi kua taha ake nei. Kua riro atu ki nga tipua me ngā tupua... Continue Reading →
DOC is continuing to upgrade tracks throughout our kauri forests to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease. The Wentworth Falls Walk near Whangamata and all tracks within the Broken Hills near Tairua will be closed for approximately six weeks from early October 2017 (weather permitting) while the track upgrade work is being completed.... Continue Reading →
DOC have laid complaints with police after several incidents of alleged vehicle tampering in the past few weeks. There have been three cases where wheel nuts were allegedly loosened on DOC, private and contractor's vehicles in two different regions. In the most serious case, a contractor's wheel came off while he was driving, and jammed in... Continue Reading →
DOC's predator control operation over part of southern Paparoa National Park and adjoining conservation land to protect kiwi, whio and other native wildlife has been completed. The aerial 1080 predator control covered approximately 12,800 hectares including the Roaring Meg, Moonlight and Pike catchments. Monitoring had shown rat numbers in the area were at a level... Continue Reading →
