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New DOC report ‘New Zealanders and the environment’
Time in the outdoors increases people's likelihood of taking action for nature, according to DOC research into New Zealanders and the outdoors.
Seal silly season arrives once again
People enjoying the country’s coastlines are being urged to admire NZ fur seals/kekeno from a safe distance, as the mammals come ashore for the winter.
New survey shows rock wren hot spots
Counting dainty rock wrens/tuke is tricky but a new survey is revealing where this threatened alpine bird is hanging on in the South Island mountains.
Jobs for Nature – Mahi mō te Taiao
The Jobs for Nature programme helps revitalise communities through nature-based employment and stimulate the economy post COVID-19.
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New rules in play for whitebait season
New whitebait regulations will come into play from the beginning of this year’s season on August 15.
Game changing Jobs for Nature investment for Northland
Conservation Minister Kiri Allan has announced Jobs for Nature funding for a portfolio of projects that will create ‘game changing’ gains for nature and communities across Northland/Te Tai Tokerau as part of the Government’s acceleration of the economic recovery from COVID.
Heaphy Track reopening but Queen Charlotte Track temporarily closed
The Heaphy Track is reopening tomorrow (Friday 30 July) after work to clear fallen trees and repair other storm damage, but the Queen Charlotte Track remains temporarily closed.
Next step to protect Milford Sound Piopiotahi
The government has confirmed that work by an expert group into the future of Milford Sound Piopiotahi will proceed to its next stage.
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