Department Of Conservation
RMA changes may hobble DoC
The Department of Conservation has advised its minister that proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) mean it may not be able to carry out its statutory duty. Audio
DOC warns that RMA changes may prevent it from doing its job
Department of Conservation officials have told the Conservation Minister it may not be able to carry out its statutory duty to protect endangered species or rare habitats under changes to the Resource… Audio
Critter Of The Week - Nicola Toki
Nicola Toki is the Department of Conservation's Threatened Species Ambassador. And her critter of the week is the New Zealand lamprey, kanakana or piharau. Audio
Overcrowding fears for Milford and Routeburn
Bookings on the South Island's famous tramping tracks are running at an all-time high, raising concerns about overcrowding and potential damage to New Zealand's reputation. Audio
Major milestone for little spotted kiwi
The little spotted kiwi has started breeding in Fiordland's Dusky Sound after being wiped out from the area over a century ago.
Blue whales race for female attention
Researchers have witnessed the rare sight of Pygmy blue whales racing one another off Cape Farewell, at the top of the South Island. Video
Nesting Dunedin albatross couple go live on webcam
The "royalcam" live stream has been set up by the Department of Conservation to watch the northern royal albatross nesting at the Pukekura/Taiaroa Head. Audio
Kakapo breeding is 'all go'
The 2016 kakapo breeding season is underway, with the exciting news that a female with Fiordland genes has mated for the first time with two first-time males
NZ's biodiversity going backwards
Scientists say the country's biodiversity will keep going backwards unless the Department of Conservation gets a much needed funding boost. Audio
Kaikoura Seals - Jody Weir
A popular walking track has been temporarily shut, due to aggressive male seals and newborn pups. The Ohau Waterfall Stream track is near Kaikoura and is a place people can usually view the fur seal… Audio
Wetland wanderings in the Whangamarino
Alison Ballance joins freshwater fish expert Stella McQueen in one of New Zealand’s largest bogs – the Waikato’s Whangamarino wetland – in search of fernbirds, spotless crake and mudfish Audio
Smelter pulls support for conservation programme
The Aluminimum Smelter has pulled its 25-year-long sponsorship of a landmark conservation programme. Audio
New powers against poachers proposed
The government is proposing to give Department of Conservation rangers the power to arrest suspected smugglers and poachers. Audio
Businesses on DoC land not effectively monitored
Companies granted permission to use Department of Conservation land are often falling to meet the conditions they are asked to fulfill in return. Audio
Power lines insulated to protect falcons
A power line company has installed insulation at some of its sites to stop falcons being electrocuted. Audio
Department of Conservation says ecosystems taking a sting
The Department of Conservation is worried about large scale honey operations on its land. Audio
DoC admits Northland forests at risk
The Department of Conservation is acknowledging that the state of the Northland's native forests is serious, after accusations of pest control neglect. Video, Audio
Ruataniwha Dam land swap 'dangerous precedent'
A decision to revoke the protected status of conservation land to make way for the Ruataniwha Dam may be unlawful, Forest and Bird says.
Rangitoto Ships Recycled
It's been one man's quest to record the whereabouts of ships scuttled on Rangitoto island before they vanish. Audio, Gallery
DOC warns tourists to heed weather advice
Two tourists are lucky to be alive after being rescued from sub zero conditions on a mountain in the South Island this weekend; The Department of Conservation's services manager is John Wotherspoon. Audio