All you need to know: Hauraki Gulf Protection Bill

Department of Conservation —  28/10/2025 — 5 Comments

The Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Protect Act 2025 came into effect over the weekend. Here’s our practical guide explaining what’s changed and how you can help the Gulf thrive.

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In Auckland, Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Marine
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If in doubt, stay out: lessons from a river safety course 

Department of Conservation —  23/10/2025 — 4 Comments

Do you know how to cross a river safely? How to identify the best place to cross? How about the warning signs of an unsafe river?

This blog is deep dive into river safety in the outdoors.

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He Taonga te Taiao: the sacred connection to the land

Department of Conservation —  21/10/2025 — 1 Comment

Always Be Naturing is a call to all New Zealanders to take action for nature. What does it mean to Māori who already embrace the ideas of kaitiakitanga?

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Happy hatch-day, takahē 

Department of Conservation —  01/10/2025 — 5 Comments

We celebrate the hatch-day for every takahē on 1 October. This year, we’re doing things a little differently when it comes to counting our flightless feathered friends.

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The legacy of Lisa – a kākāpō, an ancestor 

Department of Conservation —  29/09/2025 — 9 Comments

Te tuku iho o Lisa – ke kākāpō, he tupuna – The legacy of Lisa – a kākapō, an ancestor 

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In Hauturu/Little Barrier Island diary, Historic, Kākāpō, Kākāpō, Pest-free islands, Rakiura / Stewart Island , , , ,
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