Proposal to vest part of Morning Star Beach Recreation Reserve
25 May
The Minister of Conservation has publicly notified a proposal to vest a part of Morning Star Beach Recreation Reserve near Queenstown in Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. Submit your feedback on this proposal by 26 June 2022.
Haast roar block maps
24 May
Maps of places to hunt red deer during the Haast roar.
Abel Tasman tide tables
24 May
Tide tables from March 2023 - October 2023
New assessment of the conservation status of New Zealand bats
23 May
Have your say on any changes in status of New Zealand bats. Consultation closes on 23 August 2022.
Budget 2022: Tackling the biodiversity crisis through predator control and marine protection
20 May
Ramping up land-based pest control and investing in research to protect some of our most at risk marine animals are just two initiatives Budget 2022 is delivering as the Government scales up efforts to tackle Aotearoa New Zealand’s biodiversity crisis.
History of Gabriels Gully
19 May
Today you can stand on the spot where history was made and imagine the moment when Gabriel Read saw the "gold shining like the stars in Orion on a dark frosty night”.
Budget 2022 overview
19 May
An overview of the Budget 2022 funding to the Department of Conservation.
Heaphy Track recovery work
19 May
Storms in early February 2022 severely damaged a section of the Heaphy Track Great Walk forcing the closure of the track between the James Mackay and Heaphy Huts.
Organisations and legislation for preventing freshwater pests
17 May
We help prevent the spread of freshwater pests by working with organisations, being involved in a research programme, and following guidelines and legislation.
Endangered birds set course for new home
17 May
Nine juvenile tūturuatu/tchūriwat’/shore plover were translocated to Portland (Waikawa) Island earlier this month as part of ongoing efforts to preserve this rare and threatened species.
Red Hills Route
17 May
The Red Hills Route is a challenging backcountry adventure from Mid Wairoa Hut, Wairoa River to Red Hills Hut, Maungakura/Red Hill area.
Application by John Downer Productions Limited
16 May
Have your say on an application by John Downer Productions Limited for a permit application to film marine mammals in South Marlborough. Submissions close 10 June 2022.
Great Walks in demand as they hit 30
13 May
Demand for bookings over New Zealand’s 30th Great Walks season is strong, with Kiwis taking up more than 85% of spots, says the Department of Conservation.
Smeagol the ‘gravel maggot’ leaves its rare mark on the remote West Coast
13 May
An extremely rare species of sea slug or ‘gravel maggot’ has been detected for the first time on a remote beach in South Westland.
Research on repellents to keep kea safe
13 May
New research to test the use of repellents to help keep kea safe during predator control operations is underway near Arthur’s Pass in Canterbury.
How to mitigate marine light pollution
12 May
Find out about mitigation measures for light pollution at sea.
Paparoa Track reopens ahead of schedule
12 May
The Paparoa Track on the West Coast has fully reopened today, almost a fortnight ahead of schedule.
Marine ecosystem infographics
12 May
Download infographics about our marine ecosystem.
Other freshwater pest species
11 May
Freshwater species can be considered pests for various reasons.
Hornwort
11 May
Hornwort is ranked New Zealand’s worst submerged weed, often smothering all other aquatic plant beds, including native and exotic.