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Retired school teacher leaves a legacy for nature

Department of Conservation —  09/03/2026 — 5 Comments

29 years of planting leaves a legacy for Buller High School and retired school teacher Janet Pottinger. 

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Celebrating Predator Free 2050 progress from Waiheke to Akaroa

frainger —  17/09/2025

With more than 9,000 trapping initiatives and 20 large-landscape projects in the Predator Free 2050 (PF2050) programme, there are more people than ever before taking action for nature in New Zealand.

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10 days of TLC for Mason Bay homestead

Department of Conservation —  19/05/2025

In January 2025, Sarah Wilcox was part of a volunteer crew doing maintenance work on the Island Hill Homestead near Rakiura Stewart Island’s west coast.

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A reusable ceramic green coffee cup being held up at the beach

The lazy person’s guide to taking action for nature: A Conservation Week how-to

Department of Conservation —  28/08/2024

This Conservation Week we’re asking you to ‘take action for nature.’ Here’s our guide on how to make small, lazy changes that still benefit conservation.

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DOC’s famous trapping guide is back – and onto the 3rd edition 

Department of Conservation —  15/04/2024

Described as a ‘ranger in your pocket,’ the 3rd edition guide includes all the information you will need to start your own trapping programme, no matter how big or small.

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