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View DOC media releases from 2022.Wellington/Kapiti
Euthanised seal pup highlights need for responsible dog ownership
Date: 03 November 2022
A kekeno/seal pup on Paekakariki Beach has been euthanised by DOC staff after sustaining severe injuries from a dog attack early yesterday morning.
Dangerous trees lead to campsite closure
Date: 03 November 2022
DOC has decided to close the Graces Stream Campsite in the Remutaka Forest Park, Wellington to protect visitors from dangerous trees.
Catchpool pines harvest operation begins
Date: 07 October 2022
DOC has hired a contractor to conduct a harvest operation of radiata pine in Wellington’s Catchpool Valley beginning today, Friday 7 October.
Leopard seal at Petone beach taking a sun-drenched break
Date: 08 September 2022
A leopard seal sighted today at Petone Beach in Lower Hutt is in excellent health and likely just taking a breather in the spring sun, says a DOC ranger.
Ōrongorongo private huts phasing into public use
Date: 15 February 2022
As licences for private huts in the Ōrongorongo Valley begin to expire, DOC will work with hut license holders to phase some huts into public use.
Stranded pygmy whale euthanised humanely at Paraparaumu Beach
Date: 31 January 2022
A pygmy sperm whale that stranded at Paraparaumu Beach on Monday morning has been humanely euthanised by Department of Conservation staff to minimise its suffering.