Winter warmers – fireplace etiquette

Department of Conservation —  06/05/2026 — Leave a comment

It’s cooling down around the country, so how do you stay warm – and safe – in a DOC hut?

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Peaks and pits of a six-week Maukahuka trip 

Department of Conservation —  01/05/2026 — 4 Comments

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 — 4 Comments

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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It’s Conservation Week. Commence naturing.

Department of Conservation —  20/04/2026 — 5 Comments

It’s Conservation Week (20–26 April). 

She’s in her autumn era now.

Cosy. Slightly introspective. Crunchy-leaf soundtrack.

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The scales of Maukahuka

Department of Conservation —  16/04/2026 — 4 Comments

On remote Maukahuka Auckland Island, a small team navigates harsh terrain to service trail cameras and monitor biodiversity. Battling weather, scale, and isolation, they gather vital data to support pest eradication.

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