2018 media releases
View DOC media releases from 2018.

Taranaki

Date: 16 October 2018
The Pouakai crossing between Razorback and Kokowai tracks in New Plymouth will remain closed until a hazardous slip is stabilised.

Date: 31 May 2018
A new resource in te reo Māori has been released by DOC in Taranaki. It looks closely at whio, the very special ducks that live on the rivers and streams of Mounga Taranaki.

Date: 30 May 2018
Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation
An ambitious plan to eradicate pests from Taranaki will get an $11.7 million funding injection from Predator Free 2050 Ltd.

Date: 10 May 2018
Source: Taranaki Mounga Project
One of the world’s most intensive rat and small rodent trapping networks is providing a safe haven for wildlife on Mt Taranaki, resulting in the release of more toutouwai / North Island robin back to mountain.

Date: 28 February 2018
DOC today confirmed myrtle rust has been found on public conservation land.

Date: 28 February 2018
Former Cyclone Gita’s heavy rain and gale force winds triggered a large slip that has closed a long section of the Holly Hut Track on Mt Taranaki.

Date: 26 January 2018
A two-week research expedition to gather data on the elusive, endangered blue whale within New Zealand’s shores is due to set sail on Sunday 28 January.