Conservation
The fights over mining the Coromandel, and more fights to come
Conservation groups, prepare for battle – we're likely to see more mining applications as the country's new chief executive promises economic benefits from going underground. Audio
The fights over mining the Coromandel, and more fights to come
Conservation groups, prepare for battle – we're likely to see more mining applications as the country's new chief executive promises economic benefits from going underground.
Audio'We did it': John Oliver crows over Bird of the Century victory
British comedian John Oliver has gloated over his role in the pūteketeke's landslide victory - and Forest and Bird are a record $600,000 better off.
Predator control brings female South Island kākā on a par with males
Kākā are thriving in Fiordland's Eglinton Valley, thanks to three decades of predator control.
Protected bird shot with air rifle
The Department of Conservation is appealing for information after an adult variable oystercatcher, or tōrea pango, was shot dead with an air rifle on Pouawa Beach.
Rare fish's habitat fenced off for its own good
Central Otago farmers have set up a sanctuary to protect endangered freshwater native fish that don't migrate.
The Turning Point | Episode 1: Jason
A new generation of kaitiaki across Aotearoa take on the challenge of protecting and restoring our natural environment, paving the way to a more hopeful future. Video
The Turning Point | Episode 2: Felicity
Felicity introduces us to Arowhenua Native Nursery, growing plants and growing skillful kaimahi with firm roots in their marae. The team’s mission? Restore the Rangitata awa. Video
The Turning Point | Episode 3: Emma
Wānaka is Emma’s favourite place to be. One day she’s teaching the community about biodiversity, the next she’s out in the field - this time, chainsawing some wilding pine. Video
The Turning Point | Episode 4: Paora
A hunter-turned-trapper, Paora uses the skills he gained as a Bay Conservation Cadet to save a relic population of endangered kōkako. Video
The Turning Point | Episode 5: Charlotte
Armed with nets and torches, Charlotte & her crew find some of our most unseen native fish species and build them a passage into the mountains. Video
The Turning Point | Episode 6: Kara
A bridge between science and mātauranga Māori, Kara travels the Wairarapa, meeting restoration groups, teaching kindy kids freshwater ecology, and monitoring the health of her ancestral moana. Video
Where have all the sharks gone?
This summer, DOC is encouraging us all to be citizen scientists and share sightings of protected marine species.
New mulch scheme aims to reuse 1500 tonnes of green waste a year
A ground breaking mulch to prevent ground baking this El Nino Summer. Previously unusable fibrous green waste is being minced into an environomentally friendly ground cover...with Auckland council… Audio
Water clarity: The murky management of Rakaia River
Who is responsible for keeping Rakaia River pristine? It's a question that's led to protracted legal action in Canterbury, with another twist this week.
Waka Kotahi 'doing everything' to avoid repeat of kororā deaths
Waka Kotahi says it has made changes to better protect wildlife after several kororā were killed during the construction of the Wellington-Petone cycleway.
Kororā: Little Blue Penguin | Trailer
In 2020, in Aotearoa New Zealand, a Banks Peninsula family works to protect and survey the indigenous population of white-flippered penguins, through predator-trapping and citizen science. Video
Cycleway developers warned after deaths of little blue penguins
The developers of a Wellington cycleway have been reprimanded after several kororā were killed.
Westpac says farmers don't need new tech to meet its climate targets
Westpac bank has set a target for cutting the emissions of the farms it lends to.
Pūteketeke crowned Bird of the Century
The fierce competition saw over 350,000 valid votes cast and mutliple references on American television. Audio
