Lions roar into conservation

Department of Conservation —  20/06/2016

Lions Club members hosting international volunteers can have a multitude of benefits for conservation, as a recent trial has revealed.

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Kristina on the wild West Coast.

Jobs at DOC: Kristina Mottlova, Visitor Centre Ranger

Department of Conservation —  17/06/2016

Come behind the scenes and into the jobs and personalities of the people who work at DOC. Today we profile Kristina Mottlova, Visitor Centre Ranger at Franz Josef.

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A female kōkako. Photo: Janice McKenna.

Our nature on the money

Department of Conservation —  16/06/2016

Last month, New Zealand’s new $20, $50 and $100 notes were introduced into circulation. We look at some of New Zealand’s special nature exchanging hands daily.

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Photo of the week: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Department of Conservation —  15/06/2016

Today’s photo is of New Zealand’s tallest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook, taken at Mueller Glacier Lake.

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Looking at the adult inanga (whitebait) on display.

Celebrating World Fish Migration Day

Department of Conservation —  14/06/2016

Celebrating World Fish Migration Day in New Zealand, a global event that brings attention to migratory fish and their need for open river systems.

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