Archives For Cook Strait

New Zealand’s humble telegraph – a communication revolution

Department of Conservation —  27/08/2015

On 26 August 1866 the first telegraph line was laid between the North and the South Islands forever changing New Zealand and its relationship with the world.

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Humpback whale tail slap.

Record year for whale spotting survey

Department of Conservation —  20/07/2015

The Cook Strait Whale Survey had an amazing run this year spotting a record 137 humpback whales.

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Fishing.

Jobs at DOC: Polly Hall, Stephens Island Ranger

Department of Conservation —  03/07/2015

Come behind the scenes and into the world of Stephens Island ranger Polly Hall.

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