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Survey of Australasian gannet colonies on Whakaari (White Island) – Bay of Plenty

13 March

This report covers a DOC-funded survey of Australasian gannet colonies on Whakaari (White Island) – Bay of Plenty. Published March 2025.

Canterbury hunting

13 March

Find information about areas included in the Canterbury open hunting permit area.

Aorangi Forest Park hunting

13 March

Find information about the area included in the Aorangi Forest Park open hunting permit area.

Tararua Forest Park hunting

13 March

Find information about the area included in the Tararua Forest Park open hunting permit area.

Whanganui reserves hunting

13 March

Find information about areas included in the Whanganui reserves open hunting permit area.

Whanganui forests hunting

13 March

Find information about areas included in the Whanganui forests open hunting permit area.

Taupo reserves and conservation areas hunting

13 March

Find information about the areas included in the Taupo reserves and conservation areas open hunting permit area.

Snowdens Bush Walk

13 March

Snowdens Bush is a popular picnic and recreation area.

Tongariro National Park hunting

13 March

Find information about the area included in the Tongariro National Park open hunting permit area.

Eves Valley Walk

13 March

This walking track leads through a rare area of lowland valley floor forest.

Taumarunui reserves hunting

13 March

Find information about areas included in the Taumarunui reserves open hunting permit area.

Hawkes Lookout Walk

13 March

A short walk past rock formations to a lookout with excellent views.

Great white shark makes cameo appearance

13 March

A team reviewing underwater footage in Fiordland were amazed to find a great white shark eyeballing their camera recently.

Murumuru Conservation Area hunting

13 March

Find information about the area included in the Murumuru Conservation Area open hunting permit area.

Mangapurua hunting

13 March

Find information about the area included in the Mangapurua open hunting permit area.

Rehabbed turtles satellite tagged for groundbreaking research

12 March

This afternoon, five rehabilitated green turtles were released back into the wild in Rangaunu Harbour, Northland, marking the beginning of an important three-year research project.

Official kākāpō merchandise

12 March

Pre-orders are open now for new fundraising merch thanks to our National Partner Meridian Energy.

Application for a lease and licence concession by Michael Stocker and Co.

12 March

Have your say on an application by Michael Stocker and Co. for a lease and licence in the Marlborough Sounds Foreshore Reserve. Submissions close 11 April 2025.

Drone operating conditions

11 March

Ensure you are familiar with drone operating conditions before you operate your drone on public conservation land and waters (PCL).

Kaimanawa Forest Park hunting

11 March

Find hunting areas included in the Kaimanawa Forest Park open hunting permit area.