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Protecting Hector’s – The dolphin, the place and the research 

Department of Conservation —  23/03/2023 — 1 Comment

This is the second blog in the ‘Protecting Hector’s’ series – a deep dive into a collaborative research project trying to find out how we can coexist sustainably with this rare taonga species.  Researcher Will Carome sets the scene for how the research project came to be.

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Protecting Hector’s – Akaroa Harbour’s taonga species

Department of Conservation —  09/03/2023 — 2 Comments

DOC is working alongside local tour operators, rūnanga, researchers and the regional council to study the impacts of cruise ships, tourism and general vessel traffic on the Hector’s dolphin in the Akaroa Harbour. 

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Postcards from the Edge: Aotea

Department of Conservation —  18/05/2020

Considering that living on an island is a form of isolation from the mainland, did lock down look and feel any different to normal life? We asked our rangers that live on the islands of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park to share their experiences during Alert Levels 3 & 4. Welcome to Postcards from the Edge!

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