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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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In Animal pests, Canterbury, Freshwater, Jobs at DOC, Native animals, Partnerships, Rangers, Technology , , , , , ,
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iNaturalist NZ – Mātaki Taiao

Department of Conservation —  17/01/2024

This blog covers the ins and outs of New Zealand’s ever-growing online forum for the nature community, iNaturalist NZ – Mātaki Taiao, previously known as NatureWatch NZ.

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In Freshwater, Marine, Native animals, Native plants , , , , ,
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7 top tips for hanging out with wildlife this summer

Department of Conservation —  26/12/2023

7 top tips for hanging out with wildlife this summer – Be a good kiwi and help keep our land clean and free from harm.

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In Animal pests, Camping, Freshwater, Great Walks, Hunting, Huts, Lead the Way, National parks, Native animals, Native plants, Recreation, Walking/hiking/tramping , , , , ,
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Ranger reflections from a week at Rotomairewhenua

Department of Conservation —  23/11/2023

Last summer ranger Sam Fisher got to spend a week as hut warden at Rotomairewhenua / Blue Lake. It’s the site of the clearest freshwater in the world, but it’s at risk from an invisible threat.

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Finding the fish that swam with dinosaurs  

Department of Conservation —  28/09/2023

Zooming in on a precious, unusual, and poorly understood native freshwater fish, known around the country as lamprey, kanakana and piharau.

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In Canterbury, Freshwater, Nelson/Marlborough, Otago, Rangers, Taranaki, Technology, Wairarapa, West Coast , , , , , , , ,
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