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Application for a concession by Arahura Holding Limited

18 September

Have your say on an application by Arahura Holding Limited at Conservation Area Punakaiki Coast Road. Submissions close Wednesday 16 October 2024.

Public asked for sightings of pygmy blue whale freed from Kawau wharf

17 September

DOC is asking the public for sightings of the pygmy blue whale successfully freed from a wharf on Kawau Island on Monday.

Application for a marine mammal permit by Lindblad Expeditions

17 September

Have your say on an application by Lindblad Expeditions for a marine mammal permit in Te Anau. Submissions close 15 October 2024.

Whale stranded on Kawau – call for public to stay away

16 September

DOC is aware of a juvenile pygmy blue whale, approximately 14-15 meters in length, stranded under the Schoolhouse Bay Wharf on Kawau Island.

Project launched to protect Tāne Mahuta and transform Waipoua Forest

16 September

Work is about to begin on the first phase of a long-term, transformative project to protect Tāne Mahuta and preserve Waipoua Forest for future generations.

High-resolution estimation of species diversity for a protected coral family commonly occurring as trawl bycatch

13 September

This is the final report for INT2023-05 High-resolution estimation of species diversity for a protected coral family commonly occurring as trawl bycatch. Published September 2024.

Flesh-footed shearwater population monitoring and estimate 2023/24

13 September

This is the final report for POP2021-04 Flesh-footed shearwater population monitoring 2023/24. Published September 2024.

Identification of marine mammals captured in NZ fisheries 2022/23

10 September

This the final annual report for INT2020-02 Identification of marine mammals captured in New Zealand fisheries between 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023). Published September 2024.

Woolshed Hill Track

10 September

A steep climb on Woolshed Hill, with excellent views over the Waimakariri and Hawdon Valleys.

Mt Bealey Track

10 September

This steep, rugged track leads to the bush line on Mt Bealey. It is suitable for experienced trampers only.

Understanding and mitigating seabird and turtle bycatch during the pelagic longline soak period

10 September

This is one of the final reports for MIT2023-02 Understanding and mitigating seabird and turtle bycatch during the pelagic longline soak period. Published September 2024.