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The prospering wildlife of Whakau

Department of Conservation — 22/11/2018 — 2 Comments

Whakau or Red Mercury Island sits tantalisingly close to the mainland – yet much of what is found there is distinctly different to what is found on the nearby Coromandel peninsula. To date over 500 separate species of plants, invertebrates, reptiles and birds have been recorded here, a small number of which are unique to the Mercury Islands group.

In Islands, Native animals biodiversity, Red Mercury Island, tusked-wētā, Whakau

Oscar and Stanley experience Rakiura and Te Wharawhara

Department of Conservation — 01/09/2018

We check in with the Oscar, Stanley and their family, who won our Conservation Week competition last year to experience Ulva/Te Wharawhara Island. Oscar and Stanley tell us about their family trip.

In Conservation Week, Islands, Ulva Island conservation dogs, Conservation Week, Stewart Island, Toyota Kiwi Guardians, Ulva Island

The final translocation for Mahia’s shore plover?

Department of Conservation — 27/07/2018

During two weeks in May, seven juvenile shore plover/tūturuatu were translocated to Waikawa Island off Mahia Peninsula. This was the last of two translocation for the year. Local biodiversity ranger Helen Jonas explains what’s involved in keeping this population of rare birds going.

In East Coast, Islands, Uncategorized biodiversity, birds, conservation, East Coast, rare birds, shore plover, shorebirds, Staff, translocation

Ridding boxthorn from predator free Motunau Island

Department of Conservation — 19/07/2018

Motunau Island is the only offshore predator free island in Canterbury. Community ranger Vanessa Mander tells us why ridding the island of boxthorn weeds is important for the sea birds survival.

In Canterbury, Islands, Uncategorized, Weeds biodiversity, Canterbury, conservation, DOC ranger, island, skinks, Staff, Weeds

Warding off the weeds on Mākaro island

Department of Conservation — 08/07/2018

Very few people have had the privilege of camping overnight on Wellington’s second largest harbour island – Mākaro/Ward island. In fact, it is usually prohibited to camp on this Scientific Reserve but recently two of our contractors spent time on the isolated rock in a bid to rid it of invasive weeds. Kapiti Wellington Biodiversity Ranger Emma Rowell shares their story.

In Islands, Native plants, Weeds, Wellington/Kapiti DOC staff, Islands, native plants, our work, Weeds, Wellington

Takoketai/black petrel survival a story of hope

Department of Conservation — 01/06/2018

Two weeks in dense Great Barrier Island forest isn’t everyone’s thing, but for the nationally vulnerable seabird, the takoketai/black petrel, this is where they hang out to breed. This is also where Sir Peter Blake-DOC Ambassador James Ranstead is studying them.

In Auckland, Islands birds, Black petrel, conservation, Great Barrier Island

Sea lion research on Enderby Island

Department of Conservation — 31/05/2018

Dr Aditi Sriram shares her experience investigating disease and mortality in New Zealand sea lions as part of a research team on Enderby Island.

In Islands, Native animals Enderby Island, New Zealand sea lion, Sea Lion Threat Management Plan

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The prospering wildlife of Whakau

Oscar and Stanley experience Rakiura and Te Wharawhara

The final translocation for Mahia’s shore plover?

Ridding boxthorn from predator free Motunau Island

Warding off the weeds on Mākaro island

Takoketai/black petrel survival a story of hope

Sea lion research on Enderby Island

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