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Kiwi Art Trail takes kiwi conservation to the streets of Te Ika-a-Māui

Department of Conservation — 15/10/2024

Forget rattling buckets for loose change on street corners; there’s a new fundraising initiative in town for kiwi conservation, just in time for Save the Kiwi Week.

In Art, Kiwi, Native animals Art, kiwi, native animal, save the kiwi

Archaeological site exposed near Geraldine

Department of Conservation — 25/01/2019

Erosion damage at a Māori Rock Art site has given us the chance to help with a rare archaeological dig, uncovering some interesting finds hinting at life once lived there.

In Canterbury, Historic Archaeology, Art, Historic, History, Maori, Ngai Tahu

Denise Hunter, Song of the Sounds (2016).

Art and conservation in Tamatea/Dusky Sound

Department of Conservation — 30/09/2016

Art and conservation join forces to restore Tamatea/Dusky Sound in a nationally toured exhibition featuring some of New Zealand’s most renowned artists.

In Fiordland, Historic Art, Dusky Sound, exhibition, Tamatea

The art of conservation

Department of Conservation — 08/03/2016

Take a sneak peek at a new book celebrating artists who work in conservation, including some of DOC’s own keen artists.

In Volunteers Art, Artists, conservation

Inspired by Nature: New Zealand Music Month

Elizabeth Marenzi — 29/05/2014

As New Zealanders our natural environment is closely tied to our identity—it’s part of what makes us who we are. It’s no wonder then, that our natural environment serves as a muse for so many of our musicians and artists.

Today, as New Zealand Music Month draws to a close, we delight in this connection with a visual feast of album covers inspired by our natural environment.

The view is worth the climb – Tim Finn

Horizon – Henry Wong Doe

All Mountains are Men – Rosy Tin Teacaddy. The whole album was written and recorded in an isolated DOC cottage beside Lake Tarawera while the ’Caddies were on a Wild Creations artists’ residency.