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Infographic showing some of the things DOC looks after on behalf of all New Zealanders.

Everything we do, we do it for you

Department of Conservation —  22/12/2014

DOC looks after more than one-third of New Zealand. It’s a big job, and we couldn’t do it without a lot of help from our friends. People like you. That’s right, you.

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In Animal pests, Marine, Weeds ,
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Approaching the young humpback whale.

Whale rescue off Kaikoura coast

Department of Conservation —  17/11/2014

The Kaikoura large whale disentanglement team was in action last month working to free a humpback whale from a cray pot line entangling it.

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Laura and seal.

Jobs at DOC: Laura Boren, Science Advisor

Department of Conservation —  31/10/2014

Laura Boren dances, runs, kayaks, makes jewellery, cooks Swahili, helps kids in East Africa and, at DOC, helps marine mammals by providing robust science advice. Come behind the scenes and into Laura’s world today on the blog.

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Waihi Beach. Photo: comeonadorra | flickr | CC BY-NC 2.0.

Kiwi coastal connections

Elizabeth Marenzi —  28/10/2014

As New Zealanders, many of us have a deep connection to the coast. The sea surrounds us. It’s hard to stop it seeping into our story in some way.

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Kayaking in Milford Sound. Photo: Olya Smith | CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Photo of the week: Kayaking in Milford Sound

Department of Conservation —  22/10/2014

Today’s photo of the week shows kayakers in Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) — one of New Zealand’s iconic Coastal Gems. You could win an amazing marine experience like this, for you and three friends, by entering #DiveIntoAdventure.

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In Fiordland, Marine, Photo of the week, Recreation , , , , ,
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