Department Of Conservation
Auckland Islands target of pest removal plan
Feral pigs that have run rampant on the Auckland Islands will be targeted in a large scale pest removal plan for the main island in the group of subantarctic islands, Conservation Minister Maggie…
Conservation Minister considering law change
The Supreme Court has ruled the Ruataniwha dam project unlawful. The Minister of Conservation, Maggie Barry, says it's a very complex issue. She says she hasn't had any lobbying for this project to go… Audio
New home for endangered black stilts
A new breeding aviary for the world's rarest wading bird is about to be built in the Mackenzie Basin near Twizel, the Conservation Minister says.
Andrew Digby - Kakapo cursed with crusty bum
Andrew Digby is the science advisor for the kakapo and takahe recovery programmes with the Department of Conservation. He is responsible for coordinating and leading the diverse scientific research… Audio
Why is DoC "neutral" on a new coal mine in a nature reserve?
Environmental groups says the Department of Conservation is being forced to take a neutral stance on projects which could damage to the environment by lumping its concern together with other… Audio
DoC accused of failing conservation of West Coast coal mine
The Department of Conservation is being accused of failing in its conservation role and being conflicted after it made a neutral submission on a proposed coal mine on the West Coast. Audio
Pohutukawa at risk of dying off
The iconic native tree could be one of the worst affected plants, or even die off completely, as the myrtle rust outbreak spreads. Audio
Worries DoC tourism plan will turn cave system into theme park
A plan to attract more tourists to the north of the West Coast and help the economy by developing a 35 million year old cave system in the Kahurangi National Park is not being welcomed by everyone… Audio
Government insists tourism funding boost will help environment
The Conservation Minister Maggie Barry says the new funding is welcomed. "That will attract more visitors, we will be able to earn more money from that and we will be able to invest more money in… Audio
Environmental groups fear result of funding boost
Environmental groups fear extra funding to cope with growing numbers of tourists will be bad for the country's national parks. Audio
Price hike for DOC Great Walk huts
The Department of Conservation is increasing fees on some of its most popular tracks by up to 30 percent.
Whale graveyard discovered on the Kaikōura coast
DOC is putting up barriers around a stash of whale bones uncovered over the weekend, because people have been stealing them. Video
DoC puts up barriers around uncovered 150-yr old whale bones
The Department of Conservation is putting up barriers to deter thieves from helping themselves to a stash of whale bones that have just been uncovered after 150 years. Video, Audio
The Coastwatcher legacy
The Coastwatchers were small groups of men posted to New Zealand's subantarctic islands during the Second World War to watch for enemy shipping. Ian Telfer visits one of their historic huts. Audio, Gallery
The Coastwatcher legacy
The Coastwatchers were small groups of men posted to New Zealand's subantarctic islands during the Second World War to watch for enemy shipping. Ian Telfer visits one of their historic huts.
AudioCritter of the Week: Mokohinau stag beetle
Our critter this week is only found in one location in the world and the total population size is unknown. One catastrophic event - a fire or effects of climate change, could as good as exterminate… Audio
500 volunteers heed call to help whales
Five hundred volunteers headed to Farewell Spit to attempt to rescue 100 stranded whales. Cindy Mosey travelled from Nelson with her two children to help. She describes the scene. Video, Audio
Whale stranding update
The Department of Conservation, Project Jonah, Whale Recue, and volunteers have refloated 100 of over 400 Pilot Whales which stranded at Farewell Spit overnight. Volunteer Bridie Griffiths talks about… Audio
DOC isn't doing its job to protect rare penguin - ranger
The Department of Conservation is putting the endangered yellow-eyed penguin at risk in order to build a carpark, a volunteer ranger says. Video
Hope for rare bird in Marlborough Sounds
The endangered sparrow-sized mohua appears to be gaining a foothold on Blumine Island.
