Department Of Conservation
'Life-changing' course for youth on dole expanded by DoC
A course that's proved life changing for a handful of young people on the dole is about to be expanded. In April the Department of Conservation took on ten young unemployed with the aim of getting… Audio
Kevin Hackwell: for the birds
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has added $81.3 million in funding to the Department of Conservation to be channelled into predator control over four years. Kevin Hackwell, chief conservation… Audio
Surge in great white sharks reported in Houhora
People in the far north town of Houhora have reported a surge in great white shark numbers in their harbour. Charter boat skipper Rob Parker says there've always been great whites in the area but this… Audio
SSC investigation into Thompson + Clark could include DoC
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the controversial security firm Thompson & Clark's surveillance of 1080 protesters may also be investigated by the State Services Commission. Audio
Wheel of Fortune
Malcolm Smith and Robyn Curtis-Smith have transformed an abandoned West Coast gold mining valley into fertile farmland for their cattle. They've also built a house and a huge waterwheel that generates… Audio, Gallery
Wheel of Fortune
Malcolm Smith and Robyn Curtis-Smith have transformed an abandoned West Coast gold mining valley into fertile farmland for their cattle. They've also built a house and a huge waterwheel that generates…
AudioWorld-famous coastal track being eaten by the sea
The Department of Conservation is fighting a losing battle repairing tracks eroded by the sea in parts of the Abel Tasman National Park - one of this country's most visited spots. Video, Audio
MPI not doing enough to fight myrtle rust - Forest & Bird
The crippling leaf disease myrtle rust has been found in Department of Conservation land for the first time. It has infected Ramarama plants and also towering Rata trees in the northern part of… Audio
Major spike in Kāpiti Marine Reserve incidents
Since setting up a volunteer security force last July to protect the Kāpiti Marine Reserve, The Guardians of Kāpiti say more than 20 incidents have been reported to the Department of Conservation… Audio
Elusive kākāpō Sirocco tracked down again
Sirocco the kākāpō has been found after a two-year disappearance. Video
World media drawn to story of Nigel the lonely gannet
The ranger on Mana Island, on the Kapiti Coast north of Wellington, has been inundated with calls from international media after the death of Nigel the gannet. Audio
Cameras spying on New Zealand's pests
The Department of Conservation is using motion sensitive cameras to monitor predators like rats and stoats and see if 1080 baits are actually working. Audio
Threats and abuse of DOC staff on the rise
An increasing number of serious threats and abuse to Department of Conservation staff are causing concern. Figures released by the department under the Official Information Act reveal 111 reported… Audio
Stingray puts Wairarapa man in hospital
A stingray at a Wairarapa beach has put a diver in hospital with a leg wound. He's now in a stable condition, after friends helped him into their four-wheel-drive and drove him to a nearby house… Audio
DOC 'nobbled' by previous govt - environmental lawyer
The Conservation Minister is vowing to restore DOC's ability to advocate for the environment, saying political pressure and a lack of funding has prevented it from speaking out for years.
Toxin reportedly dropped in Whanganui public park
The Whanganui District Council is investigating whether the controversial 1080 pest control pellets were dropped at Virginia Lake public reserve, after photos appeared on social media. The Department… Audio
Loose nuts threaten DOC staff safety
There are fears for the safety of conservation workers and contractors after wheel nuts of their vehicles were found to have been loosened.
New approach to pests needed for bat's survival - DOC
Large-scale poisoning of rats and stoats is essential for the survival for the critically endangered New Zealand long-tailed bat, research has found.
Plan for pest-free Auckland peninsula underway
Plans have been announced to make part of Auckland's Devonport Peninsula predator-free.
Corey Mosen - Ajax the Kea Conservation Dog
Corey Mosen has trained his dog, Ajax, to sniff out kea nests in remote parts of the South Island where the endangered bird can be found. Mosen then places cameras in and around the nests to monitor… Audio
