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Murder most foul at Maungatapu

Department of Conservation —  11/06/2015

Jackie Breen from DOC’s Heritage Team tells us about the dark history of Albion Square Historic Reserve’s quaint Fire Engine House

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Kim Forbes.

A salute to Kim Forbes

Department of Conservation —  22/05/2015

Our colleague Kim Forbes died in March. He preferred to avoid the limelight, but he was trusted and respected by all who worked with him during his 17 years with DOC.

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Critically endangered Hamilton's frog. Photo copyright Sabine Bernert.

Photo of the week: Hamilton’s frog

Department of Conservation —  08/04/2015

A rare opportunity for you to visit and work on Takapourewa / Stephens Island—the only place in the world where you’ll find Hamilton’s frog.

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Leif Roy. Stage One, at Whites Bay outside of Blenheim. Photo: Caleb Smith ©

World’s top mountain bikers tackle top New Zealand trails

Department of Conservation —  06/04/2015

DOC’s Nydia Bay, Wakamarina and Mount Robertson tracks recently hosted 120 mountain bikers, including 25 of the world’s best, as they competed in the first New Zealand Enduro.

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Jane Goodman, Freshwater Technical Advisor (aka fish nutter!)

Jobs at DOC: Jane Goodman, Freshwater Technical Advisor

Department of Conservation —  27/02/2015

She’s full of laughter, creativity, mischief and adventure. It’s not hard to catch Jane Goodman’s enthusiasm and passion for our freshwater fish.

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