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Lizards in the Heartland

Department of Conservation —  15/05/2020

Two wildlife nerds, Grant Norbury and Carey Knox are championing lizard conservation in southern New Zealand.

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Cloudy geckos in the land of the long white cloud

Department of Conservation —  24/05/2018

New Zealand is full of weird, wonderful creatures and we’re lucky enough to get opportunities to discover more about these biological treasures. Senior Ranger Phil Melgren had one of these opportunities recently – a great gecko hunt.

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Ngahere gecko release on Mana Island.

D-G Direct: An update from Lou Sanson

Department of Conservation —  13/04/2017

An update from Director-General Lou Sanson on DOC’s birthday celebrations, gecko translocations, myrtle rust and more.

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Photo of the week: Wellington green gecko

Department of Conservation —  28/09/2016

Today’s photo is of the threatened Wellington green gecko, which is only found in the southern half of the North Island.

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Naultinus stellatus or Nelson green gecko

Phil’s gorgeous gecko image wins gold

Department of Conservation —  04/06/2015

Earlier this year, DOC’s Phil Melgren won gold and bronze medals in a national photography contest for his stunning images of starred and harlequin gecko.

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