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A cluster of tiny shortjaw kōkopu eggs on a leaf

Rats snapped devouring eggs of threatened fish 

Department of Conservation —  23/07/2024

The shock find came only days after the discovery of a cluster of shortjaw kōkopu eggs in the first ever documented ‘nest’ from Northland.

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Celebrating 20 years of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest island eradication of predators – Part 2

Department of Conservation —  16/05/2024

Looking to the future, we explore what the next 20 years of restoring New Zealand’s precious islands may hold. Learn how AI, the history of phones, and feral pigs all connect.

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In Animal pests, Biosecurity, Historic, Islands, Jobs at DOC, Native animals, Native plants, Pest-free islands, Predator Free 2050, Predator Free New Zealand, Rangers, Southland, Subantarctic islands , , , , , , ,
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Celebrating 20 years of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest island eradication of predators – Part 1

Department of Conservation —  09/05/2024

We’re celebrating 20 years of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest predator free project to-date. Hear from former DOC ranger, Lindsay Wilson, who experienced the world first rat eradication on Campbell Island.

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Innovative electric barrier protects mudfish habitat

Department of Conservation —  23/04/2024

An underwater electric barrier is providing a safe haven for the ‘nationally critical’ Canterbury Mudfish/kōwaro.

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DOC’s famous trapping guide is back – and onto the 3rd edition 

Department of Conservation —  15/04/2024

Described as a ‘ranger in your pocket,’ the 3rd edition guide includes all the information you will need to start your own trapping programme, no matter how big or small.

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