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Meet the Locals videos
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/meet-the-locals-videos/fifth-series/> View
the latest series of Meet the Locals videos. Join DOC’s Nic Vallance as she
discovers NZ’s wildlife, wild places and the people working to protect them.Consultations
Aoraki/Mount Cook Long Term Community Plan
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/consultations/current/aoraki-mount-cook-long-term-community-plan/>This plan describes what services are provided to the Aoraki/Mount Cook community by
DOC under its ‘local-body’ function. Have your say on these services.Canterbury draft guidelines for aircraft access
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/consultations/current/canterbury-draft-guidelines-for-aircraft-access/>Comment on this proposal to zone public conservation land for different levels of
aircraft access.St James Conservation Area – future management
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/consultations/current/st-james-conservation-area-future-management/>Make a submission on the future management of St James Conservation Area.
Canterbury Conservation Management Review – Places
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/consultations/current/canterbury-conservation-management-strategy-review/canterbury-cms-review-places/>The review of the Canterbury CMS includes twelve ‘place’ sections. We welcome your
comments.Review of dusky dolphin watching, Kaikoura
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/consultations/current/tourism-effects-on-dusky-dolphins-at-kaikoura/>View a report on the effects of tourism on dusky dolphins at Kaikoura and make a
submission.National Wild Animal Recovery Operations concession permits
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/consultations/current/national-wild-animal-recovery-operations-concession-permits/>WARO concession permits all expire in September 2009. Give your feedback on a draft
national permit to replace the existing permits.Proposed West Coast Marine Protected Areas
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/consultations/current/proposed-west-coast-marine-protected-areas/>Comment on proposed options for marine protected areas in the West Coast
biogeographic region.Kahurangi National Park Management Plan draft partial review
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/consultations/current/kahurangi-national-park-management-plan-draft-partial-review/>Make a submission on this partial review.
Recreation
Rimutaka Forest Park – Catchpool and Orongorongo valleys video
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/wellington/rimutaka-forest-park-and-catchpool-valley/rimutaka-forest-park-catchpool-and-orongorongo-valleys-video/>View a video about the Catchpool and Orongorongo valleys in the Rimutaka Forest Park
and Turakirae Head near Wellington.Gibbs Hill mountain bike trial
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/nelson-marlborough/golden-bay/gibbs-hill-mountain-bike-trial/>
Find out about the two year Gibbs Hill mountain bike trial in Abel Tasman National
Park.South Westland hunting areas
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/west-coast/south-westland/south-westland-hunting/where-to-hunt/>View information about places you can hunt in South Westland.
Blue-Young Link Track
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/otago/wanaka-area/blue-young-link-track/>This Wanaka track is an extension of the very popular Blue Pools Walk that connects
with the Young River. It is also an alternative route on to the Gillespie Pass
Circuit.Stewart Island/Rakiura day tramping tracks
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/southland/southern-islands/stewart-island-rakiura-day-tramping-tracks/>View day tramping tracks that start from Halfmoon Bay on Stewart Island/Rakiura.
Conservation
Project Island Song – Ipipiri/Eastern Bay of Islands restoration
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/threats-and-impacts/animal-pests/pest-control/project-island-song/>This major restoration project aims to eradicate rodents and stoats and to restore
biological, historical and cultural values to Ipipiri/Eastern Bay of Islands.Manganui o te Ao River whio
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/wetland-birds/blue-duck-whio/docs-work/manganui-o-te-ao-river-whio/>The Manganui o te Ao River in the central North Island along with other smaller
mountain rivers hold high numbers of whio.Operation Egmont
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/threats-and-impacts/animal-pests/pest-control/operation-egmont/>DOC is about to embark on a 1080 pest control operation in Egmont National Park.
View short videos on 1080 and their effects on water, flora and fauna.Historic sites and events
Historic Cape Reinga
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/northland/cape-reinga/>
The afterlife is a spiritual concept shared by many cultures. Visit the site of
departure for M?ori spirits.Historic Otatara Pa
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/icon-sites/otatara-pa-hawkes-bay/>
Many battles were fought for the ownership of Otatara Pa near Napier. Stand at the
top of one of the largest pa sites in NZ.Historic Government Buildings
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/icon-sites/government-buildings-wellington/>Built in 1876 to house the new central government, this Wellington building is NZ’s
largest and grandest wooden building.Historic Denniston
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/west-coast/buller/denniston/>Premium coal mined from a lonely landscape in the clouds. Visit the dramatic
location of the West Coast’s leading coal mine.Historic Otago Central Rail Trail
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/otago/otago-central-rail-trail/>Cycle 150km through traditional NZ farming communities and old gold mining towns.
New Zealand-American Fiordland Expedition of 1949
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/southland/te-anau/caswell-sound-hut/new-zealand-american-fiordland-expedition/>A joint NZ and American expedition investigated the state of the Fiordland Wapiti
herd and its habitat – an exceptional co-operative scientific project for its time.Historic Tarawera Silver Mine and Smelter
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/southland/te-anau/tarawera-silver-mine-and-smelter/>Tarawera promised gold, silver and copper but those who tried to mine its riches
walked away with nothing. Visit the only smelter site on Southland’s public
conservation land.A few yarns from Clark Hut
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/southland/murihiku/clark-hut/a-few-yarns/>Read some of the tales from historic Clark Hut – one of two remaining deer cullers’
huts in Fiordland National Park.Get involved
Omaha NZ Dotterel Protection Group
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/volunteer-programme/volunteer-programme-by-region/auckland/omaha-nz-dotterel-protection-group/>Volunteers are needed to help protect the NZ dotterel at Omaha spit, near Warkworth.
Nelson/Marlborough volunteer opportunities
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/volunteer-programme/volunteer-programme-by-region/nelson-marlborough/>View new volunteer opportunities in the Nelson/Marlborough region.
Community conservation projects in Nelson/Marlborough
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/community-conservation-projects/nelson-marlborough/>Find out about community conservation groups working with DOC.
50th Anniversary Westland Tai Poutini National Park
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/events/regional-events/west-coast/50th-anniversary-westland-tai-poutini-national-park/>Westland Tai Poutini National Park was created in March 1960. A reunion to celebrate
50 years is planned. Register your interest.Coastal Otago community projects
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/community-conservation-projects/otago/coastal-otago/>Find out about community conservation projects in Coastal Otago.
Southland community projects
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/community-conservation-projects/southland/>Find out about community conservation groups working with DOC.
Publications
Hut procurement manual for backcountry huts
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/about-doc/role/legislation/hut-procurement-manual-for-backcountry-huts/>This document specifies a means of compliance with the Building Code when
constructing backcountry huts.Copland Track: Heritage Assessment
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/conservation/historic/by-region/west-coast/copland-track-heritage-assessment/>This report assesses the significance of the Copland Track – built to provide a
tourist route across the Southern Alps linking the West Coast with the Hermitage at
Mt Cook.Research prospectus, Wellington Conservancy 2009
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/getting-involved/students-and-teachers/research-prospectus-wellington-conservancy-2009/>Research opportunities in Wellington, Kapiti, Wairarapa, and the Chatham Islands are
suggested in this prospectus.Conservation publications
Factsheets for landowners
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/getting-involved/landowners/>
These factsheets are designed to help landowners wanting to do conservation work on
their own land. Find out about: the benefits of streams on farms; the value of
planting and establishing native bush on farms; and the benefits of wetlands on
farms.Natural areas of Kaipara Ecological District
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/conservation/land-and-freshwater/land/northland-conservancy-ecological-districts-survey-reports/natural-areas-of-kaipara-ecological-district/>This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Kaipara Ecological District for the
Protected Natural Areas Programme.Project River Recovery Annual Report 2007-08
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/conservation/land-and-freshwater/freshwater/project-river-recovery/annual-report-2007-08/>This report summarises PRR’s progress towards its six key objectives.
Recreation brochures
Walks in Greymouth and surrounding areas brochure
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/west-coast/walks-in-greymouth-and-surrounding-areas/>Find out about tracks and walks in the Greymouth area.
Walks in the Lake Brunner/Moana area brochure
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/west-coast/walks-in-the-lake-brunner-moana-area/>Information on walks near Lake Brunner – the West Coast’s largest lake.
Glacier region walks brochure
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/west-coast/glacier-region-walks/>Information on walks and attractions in the glacier region of the West Coast.
Walks in the Hokitika area, from Kumara to Ross brochure
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/west-coast/walks-in-the-hokitika-area-from-kumara-to-ross/>Information about the enormous range of recreational opportunities near Hokitika.
Dusky Track brochure
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/southland/dusky-track-brochure/>Dusky Track is a challenging but rewarding 84 km tramping track through Fiordland
National Park.Day walks on Stewart Island/Rakiura brochure
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/southland/day-walks-on-stewart-island-rakiura-brochure/>Explore Stewart Island/Rakiura through its tracks and walks and learn about the
island’s reserves and history.Newsletters
Catchpool Connection June 2009
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/wellington/rimutaka-forest-park-and-catchpool-valley/catchpool-connection/catchpool-connection-june-2009/>Updates on the Rimutaka Forest Park.
Footnotes June 2009
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/whats-new/footnotes/footnotes-june-2009/>
The latest edition of Wellington Conservancy’s newsletter.Scientific publications
Science and technical publications
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/science-and-technical/new-publications/>
View the most recent list of DOC science and technical publications.Effect of controlling introduced predators on kaka in Rotoiti Nature Recovery
Project
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/conservation/native-animals/birds/effect-of-controlling-introduced-predators-on-kaka-in-rotoiti-nature-recovery-project/>A paper on the effect of mustelid control on South Island kaka nesting success and
recruitment in the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project.Mangaweka White bryony control report 2008-2009
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/conservation/threats-and-impacts/weeds/mangaweka-white-bryony-control-report-2008-2009/>A report on the White bryony eradication programme, Mokai Valley, Rangitikei district.
Koitiata pyp grass control report 2008/2009
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/conservation/threats-and-impacts/weeds/koitiata-pyp-grass-control-report-2008-2009/>A report on the pyp grass control carried out at Koitiata, Rangitikei District.
News
Nelson botanist wins premier conservation award
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/nelson-botanist-wins-premier-conservation-award/>Nelson botanist Dr. Philip Simpson has been awarded one the Loder Cup for his
ongoing work with native plants.Appointments to the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/appointments-to-the-qeii-national-trust/>A public invitation to interested agencies and organisations for appointments to the
Queen Elizabeth II National Trust.Bookings open for two years on Fiordland’s Great Walks
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/bookings-open-for-two-years-on-fiordlands-great-walks/>Bookings have opened for the world famous Milford, Routeburn and Kepler Tracks and
walkers can book their walk up to two years in advance.DOC close to solving endangered southern right whale mystery
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/doc-close-to-solving-endangered-southern-right-whale-mystery/>DOC is working towards cracking the genetic code of the nationally endangered
southern right whale (tohora) using biopsy samples.Captive breeding at Mount Bruce continues to protect NZ wildlife
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/captive-breeding-at-mount-bruce-continues-to-protect-nz-wildlife/>The captive breeding programme at the Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre
will continue to protect endangered NZ wildlife.Storms drive seabirds inland
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/storms-drive-seabirds-inland/>DOC has received numerous calls from people who have found exhausted seabirds blown
off course.More news <http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/>
Photo galleries
View new photo galleries:
Rangitoto & Motutapu islands restoration project
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/threats-and-impacts/animal-pests/pest-control/rangitoto-and-motutapu-islands-restoration-project/photo-gallery/>Home Bay campground on Motutapu Island
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/conservation-campsites-by-region/auckland/auckland-area/home-bay-motutapu-island/photo-gallery/>Kia Wharite biodiversity project
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/land-and-freshwater/land/kia-wharite/photo-gallery/>Awarua Wetlands
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/southland/murihiku/awarua-wetlands/photo-gallery/>Pukaha Mount Bruce
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/wellington/wairarapa/pukaha-mount-bruce-wildlife-centre/pukaha-mount-bruce-photo-gallery/>
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