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Linking sea and shore with shag science

Department of Conservation —  20/05/2020

Shags are large, easy to identify, and live together in colonies, which makes them relatively straightforward to study. Counting and recording the number of shags shows us the health of the marine environments where they live.

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The energetic force of Air New Zealand’s Greenteam

Department of Conservation —  02/10/2017

Air New Zealand’s 3000 member-strong ‘Greenteam’ are an energetic force, giving thousands of hours of volunteer time to conservation projects around New Zealand.

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The Great Walks on Google Maps

Department of Conservation —  06/11/2015

New Zealand’s mountain peaks, native forests and pristine lakes can now be viewed from anywhere in the world on Google Maps. We go behind the scenes.

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The critically threatened endemic herb, fishguts

Photo of the week: Critically threatened fish-guts plant

Department of Conservation —  13/05/2015

Threatened species, like the critically threatened herb Chenopodium detestans, are about to get improved profile with the establishment of a new Threatened Species Ambassador role.

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Surfing lesson with pro surfer Paige Hareb in Gisborne.

Surfing and snorkelling at Gisborne’s Coastal Gem

Department of Conservation —  05/03/2015

Four Air New Zealand competition winners enjoyed a surfing lesson from pro surfer Paige Hareb before exploring the coastline of Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve.

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