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Fighting fires with dedicated DOC staff

Department of Conservation —  09/09/2017

For 30 years, DOC have been New Zealand’s Rural Fire Authority. This means that many staff are trained to fight fires, and do so on public conservation land when necessary.

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Fiordland kiwi diaries: Catching the mysterious tokoeka

Department of Conservation —  05/09/2017

Having chosen a site that would work for our study, we need to catch some adult kiwi and attach radio transmitters to their legs.

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Fiordland kiwi diaries: Saving Our Iconic Kiwi

Department of Conservation —  21/08/2017

We’re on the front lines of saving our iconic kiwi. Today we catch up with DOC ranger Tim who is currently managing a new project monitoring southern Fiordland tokoeka kiwi at Shy Lake.

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Taking in the view of Kawakawa Bay, Lake Taupo.

Taupo ranger helps develop new e-bike

Department of Conservation —  18/08/2016

Ranger Roy Baker’s past life as a bike builder has proved valuable, giving his Taupo team the opportunity to lead the way with a new safe, efficient and environmentally friendly tool for DOC.

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Partnerships Ranger Michael Paviour steering a boat out on a lake.

Jobs at DOC: Michael Paviour, Partnerships Ranger

Department of Conservation —  04/09/2015

Come behind the scenes and into the jobs and personalities of the people who work at DOC. Today we profile Waikato ranger Michael Paviour.

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