Drone image of wetlands with purple loosestrife plants circled.

Finding solutions to invasive purple weed in Manawatū

Department of Conservation —  10/08/2026 — 3 Comments

Manawatū rangers took up the challenge to find and eliminate purple loosestrife in a local wetland environment.

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Naturing in winter: what our native species get up to

Department of Conservation —  08/08/2026 — 1 Comment

As the winter snap hits through the country, many of us are reaching for extra layers and staying indoors a little more often. But for our native wildlife, winter is far from a time of inactivity.

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Korehāhā Whakahau team photo

Mātauranga Māori and western science align for predator-free in Whakatāne

Department of Conservation —  05/08/2026 — 1 Comment

Korehāhā Whakahau is a predator-free project in Whakatāne. It is creating employment opportunities for Ngāti Awa descendants to help protect native wildlife.

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Become a naturing pro this winter

Department of Conservation —  31/07/2026 — 3 Comments

Nature needs all of us, and the good news is that making a difference doesn’t always require heaps of time and energy.

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Precision deployment drone with a bait pod dispenser used during successful predator control trials in Hawke's Bay.

Drone bait pod ready for predator-free action

Department of Conservation —  30/07/2026 — 2 Comments

The latest Predator Free 2050 tool is a bio-degradable bait pod that can be distributed by a drone with incredible accuracy. It has been designed to help target introduced predators along sensitive boundaries or in remote areas.

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