Archives For 30/11/1999

Close up of wētā in Sinbad Valley.

Wonderful wētā of Aotearoa

Department of Conservation —  15/06/2026 — 2 Comments

Despite their fearsome reputation, wētā are an essential part of New Zealand’s ecosystems, and many are now threatened or endangered.

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Powelliphanta traversi latizona snail.

In Search of Giants: Surveying Powelliphanta  

Department of Conservation —  11/06/2026 — 2 Comments

Crawling around in the dirt on the forest floor isn’t something I’ve done a lot of, but that’s because I’ve never snailed before!

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Forest ice cream: what deer and goats eat first 

Department of Conservation —  27/05/2026 — 6 Comments

Some forests feel full of life; others seem bare. The difference often comes down to selective browsing by introduced deer and goats.

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Close-up photograph of a 50-60mm giant kōkopu with a black background.

Smile for the camera! Using new tech to identify baby native fish 

Department of Conservation —  22/05/2026 — 1 Comment

May 23rd is World Fish Migration Day – a worldwide celebration of free-flowing rivers and the life they support. We have some very special fish here in Aotearoa, and this year we’re literally shining a spotlight on five species of galaxiid that move between freshwater and the sea during their lives.

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Your guide to booking a Great Walk (or hut or campsite)

Department of Conservation —  10/05/2026 — 3 Comments

Don’t be caught unawares, left gutted and disappointed because you missed out. Here’s everything you need to know about how to book for the Great Walks season.

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