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Whio take flight in Canterbury

31 January

Thirteen juvenile whio/blue duck are now riding river rapids in Arthur’s Pass National Park, after being helicoptered to their new home last week.

Severe weather across top of the North island

31 January

A state of emergency has been declared across the Auckland region. Northland and Waikato regions are also impacted with the heavy rain and flooding. Sites on public conservation land may be unsafe.

Concession application by Kingfish Lodge 2016 Limited

28 January

Have your say on an application by Kingfish Lodge 2016 Limited for a licence near Kingfish Point, Whangaroa Harbour, Northland. Submissions close 28 February 2023.

New pack in / pack out rules to start at DOC Whangarei camps

27 January

DOC is reminding visitors that a 'pack in, pack out' waste management policy for its campgrounds in the wider Whangarei area starts on 1 February.

Concession application by Te Pae o Waimihia

27 January

Have your say on an application by Te Pae o Waimihia for a lease concession over land and buildings at Taupō Nursery Conservation Area, Taupō. Submissions close 5 pm 28 February 2023.

Seal sightings citizen science project extended

25 January

A citizen science project encouraging the public to report sightings of kekeno/NZ fur seals around the upper North Island has been extended into summer.

Wayward weka found in Manaia

24 January

Manaia man Pete Andreoli did a double take when he saw a weka wandering around a back yard in the little South Taranaki township.

Proposed naming and classification of a reserve in Himatangi, Horowhenua

21 January

Have your say on the naming and classification of a reserve in Himatangi, Horowhenua. Submissions close 5 pm 24 February 2023.

Queen Elizabeth II National Trust Board of Directors

20 January

The Trust seeks to protect and enhance open spaces of ecology and cultural significance, and its Board of Directors is responsible for the executive control and management of the Trust.

Rāhui at Ōpoutere Beach

20 January

A rāhui has been placed over Ōpoutere Beach, the Wharekawa Harbour and Wharekawa River following a drowning and missing person search.

2023 consultations

18 January

Consultations that began in 2023.