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Top Maropea Hut after a recent reroof.

Huts with History – specialist Heritage Rangers move projects forward 

Department of Conservation —  08/07/2026 — 1 Comment

DOC ranger Tim Groenendijk has a unique role, he’s ensuring that the heritage of the Lower North Island region is maintained for future generations.

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Powelliphanta traversi latizona snail.

In Search of Giants: Surveying Powelliphanta  

Department of Conservation —  11/06/2026 — 3 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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Peaks and pits of a six-week Maukahuka trip 

Department of Conservation —  01/05/2026

Peaks and pits from a six-week trip working on various aspects of the Maukahuka / Auckland Island Restoration project.

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Rangers and volunteers refresh Ada Pass Hut

Department of Conservation —  27/04/2026

A team of DOC staff and Love Our Huts and Tracks volunteers recently had a great trip to refresh Ada Pass Hut in the Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve.

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Chatham Island albatross with chick on nest

Launching predator-free pilot in the Chatham Islands

Department of Conservation —  13/03/2026

A group of locals are mobilising 800 kilometres east of mainland Aotearoa, New Zealand, to protect hundreds of endangered species through Predator Free Chathams.

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