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Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve

Department of Conservation —  15/09/2019

Marine reserves are one of New Zealand Aotearoa’s special protected places where ecosystems are left to thrive naturally, and this Conservation Week we’re checking out Te Tapuwae o Rongokako on the East Coast.

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Surfing lesson with pro surfer Paige Hareb in Gisborne.

Surfing and snorkelling at Gisborne’s Coastal Gem

Department of Conservation —  05/03/2015

Four Air New Zealand competition winners enjoyed a surfing lesson from pro surfer Paige Hareb before exploring the coastline of Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve.

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New Zealand falcon chicks.

Protecting the next generation of kārearea

Department of Conservation —  03/02/2015

The discovery of a kārearea nest near Gisborne started DOC Ranger Jamie Quirk on a small, low cost project to protect two vulnerable chicks from predation.

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Waihi Beach. Photo: comeonadorra | flickr | CC BY-NC 2.0.

Kiwi coastal connections

Elizabeth Marenzi —  28/10/2014

As New Zealanders, many of us have a deep connection to the coast. The sea surrounds us. It’s hard to stop it seeping into our story in some way.

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Ranger Joe at Gisborne's Ormond Kindergarten.

Ranger Joe goes back to school in Gisborne

Department of Conservation —  07/10/2014

During the winter months, DOC Ranger Joe Waikari, goes around the East Coast region talking to schools, kohanga, early childhood centres and marae about the need to protect native wildlife from predators.

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