2018 media releases
View DOC media releases from 2018.

East Coast

Date: 17 December 2018
The Minister of Conservation, Eugenie Sage, visited pest-free island Moutohorā to meet with Te Tapatoru ā Toi.

Date: 08 October 2018
Eight people were sentenced recently in the Gisborne District Court for taking sea life from Te Tapuwae Rongokako Marine Reserve.

Date: 15 June 2018
Winter is a time for foraging and resting for seals around the Bay of Plenty coast.

Date: 31 May 2018
DOC is reminding people to leave seals alone to rest.

Date: 26 March 2018
Hunters intending to hunt on public conservation land are reminded to be aware of their obligations.

Date: 11 January 2018
DOC is reviewing options to address the impact of pests within the Raukumara Forest Park.

Date: 03 January 2018
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
MPI and DOC will continue to take a zero tolerance approach towards people who poach from the Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve north of Gisborne.