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Checking up on a dream stream

Department of Conservation — 28/04/2023

The beautiful Huaki stream meanders over rocks, through kauri forest, with lush nikau palms forming a canopy overhead. But what’s under the surface – is this stream as healthy as it looks?

In Freshwater, Native animals, Northland, Partnerships, Wetlands conservation, fish, freshwater, nature, Staff

250 years after Cook: The future of Dusky Sound

Department of Conservation — 04/04/2023

The 27th of March 2023 marks 250 years since Captain Cook sailed Resolution into Tamatea/Dusky Sound. DOC recently revisited the site to gather information for future improvements.

In Fiordland, Historic, Jobs at DOC, National parks, Rangers Career, conservation, Fiordland, History, nature, ranger, Staff

3 ways to Christmas like a kākāpō

Department of Conservation — 16/12/2022

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’ve ever wondered how to celebrate the kākāpō way, we’ve got you covered with three easy steps!

In Kākāpō, Native animals Christmas, conservation, kakapo, nature

Sacred waters: Protecting the world’s clearest alpine lake from a microscopic threat

Department of Conservation — 05/12/2022

A DOC and iwi initiative in Nelson Lakes National Park is helping protect an alpine lake from a new environmental challenge.

In Biosecurity, Freshwater, Jobs at DOC Biosecurity, freshwater, freshwater pests, jobs, nature, Nelson Lakes National Park, ranger

Nature is Metal – On Letting Things Take Their Course

Department of Conservation — 09/05/2022

Nature doesn’t care about aesthetics or feelings. It cares about nothing beyond survival, and survival is often gritty and harsh. On today’s blog, read about some of the hard decisions we have to make when it comes to conserving and protecting nature.

In Marine, Native animals nature

Archives For 30/11/1999

Checking up on a dream stream

250 years after Cook: The future of Dusky Sound

3 ways to Christmas like a kākāpō

Sacred waters: Protecting the world’s clearest alpine lake from a microscopic threat

Nature is Metal – On Letting Things Take Their Course

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