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Legislative framework supporting the Taupō fishery

11 December

Legislation dating back over a century explains the unique management approach in place within the Taupō Fishing District.

Wharite Peak Track

05 December

This track to the southern tip of the Ruahine Range is recommended for experienced trampers.

Coppermine Loop Track

05 December

A more strenuous track than Coppermine Track.

Arataki Track

05 December

This track starts with a suspension bridge crossing over the Mangakino stream. You'll get to see an abundant of birdlife towards the base of Mt Titiraupenga.

Predator control and community - a dream team for Coromandel kiwi

04 December

Brown kiwi are thriving in Eastern Coromandel as sustained predator control by DOC and the local community pays off for the threatened birds.

Bellbird Bush Track

04 December

Walk through red and black beech, and listen to koimako/bellbirds.

Get set for seabird-safe fishing

01 December

A “one-stop-shop” seabird-safe toolkit aims to help high seas fishing operators save up to 40,000 seabirds a year through improved fishing practices.

Peach Tree Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata)

30 November

This track traverses through regenerating forests and offers breathtaking views at the top of Mt Hobson summit.

Thomas Bush Track

29 November

Starting from Opouahi Walkway, this track crosses farmland then enters Thomas Bush.

Opouahi Walkway

29 November

Walk around an idyllic lake. Opouahi Scenic Reserve is home to the Opouahi Kiwi Créche.

Clarence grazing lease hunting

29 November

A 1759 hectare hunting area near Clarence.

Plea for four-wheel-drivers to keep off riverbeds during bird nesting season

28 November

Canterbury groups and organisations committed to protecting vulnerable native birds nesting on the Ashley River/Rakahuri have a message to four-wheel-drivers: please don’t drive on the river during nesting season.

Kākāpō relocated to reduce monitoring load

28 November

DOC is investigating new monitoring solutions for the Waikato kākāpō population after the trial has shown some kākāpō continue to be highly active.

It’s a wrap for rats on Cook Islands atoll

28 November

A rat eradication operation has wrapped up on Cook Islands’ Palmerston Atoll (500km from Rarotonga), with the hope that introduced rats never return to menace the atoll’s community and ecosystems.