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2022 media releases

Introduction

View DOC media releases from 2022.

Hawke’s Bay

Beaked whale found dead in Hawke’s Bay

Beaked whale found dead in Hawke’s Bay

Date: 17 November 2022
A deceased beaked whale was discovered earlier today on Westshore Beach, Napier.

Rāhui at Te Angiangi Marine Reserve

Rāhui at Te Angiangi Marine Reserve

Date: 21 October 2022
Pōrangahau hapū Ngāti Kere has placed a rāhui over the area from Shelly Bay in the north down to Te Pariomahi/Blackhead Beach past the southern end of Te Angiangi Marine Reserve, following the death of a diver on Tuesday evening.

Poor behaviour at Mangatutu Hot Springs  could cause closure

Poor behaviour at Mangatutu Hot Springs could cause closure

Date: 01 July 2022
Ongoing anti-social behaviour at Hawke’s Bay’s Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite could force DOC to close the popular site.

Tangoio Falls Track closed by landslide

Tangoio Falls Track closed by landslide

Date: 26 April 2022
A slip on the Tangoio Falls track in Hawke’s Bay has led to the temporary closure of the track.