The sex life of shortjaw kōkopu is shrouded in mystery. DOC freshwater ranger Suze Harris has been watching them closely, and in the process she’s fallen just a little bit in love.
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Recently a team of research divers headed into the South Island’s oldest marine reserve to check out what’s been happening with the areas kōura/crayfish.
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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?
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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.
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When Ranger Tommy McKerras began his DOC traineeship, identifying kākāpō by their unique personalities wasn’t a talent he expected to develop.
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