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Conservation Blog <http://blog.doc.govt.nz/>
Our blog tells behind-the-scenes stories about the different ways DOC staff get
involved in conservation. We’d love you to read the posts and add your comments.Northern King Country Summer Nature Programme
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/events/regional-events/waikato/northern-king-country-summer-nature-programme-2010/>Join exciting tours to discover the rich heritage of this Waikato region in January
2010.Tongariro/Taupo Summer Nature Programme
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/events/regional-events/tongariro-taupo/summer-nature-programme-2009-2010/>Get active in the park this summer! View and book summer programme events.
Project Kaka
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/land-and-freshwater/land/project-kaka-tararua-nature-discovery/>Project Kaka plans to restore a diverse native forest bird community to the Tararua
Forest Park. You can help by reporting sightings of interesting wildlife using the
online form.Bird identification: online course
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/training/online-courses/bird-identification-online-course/>This course helps you to identify the 10 New Zealand forest birds most commonly
recorded during five minute bird counts.Volunteer opportunities
New Zealand fairy tern monitoring
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/volunteer-programme/volunteer-programme-by-region/auckland/new-zealand-fairy-tern-monitoring/>Help the NZ fairy tern protection programme at the Pakiri River Mouth near Warkworth.
Atuanui Restoration Project volunteer opportunity
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/volunteer-programme/volunteer-programme-by-region/auckland/atuanui-restoration-project-volunteer-opportunity/>Help restore Atuanui Scenic Reserve near Auckland.
Farewell Spit lighthouse keepers house maintenance
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/volunteer-programme/volunteer-programme-by-region/nelson-marlborough/farewell-spit-lighthouse-keepers-house-maintenance/>Help maintain the lighthouse keepers house in Farewell Spit Nature Reserve in Golden
Bay.Cobb Valley mistletoe cage maintenance
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/volunteer-programme/volunteer-programme-by-region/nelson-marlborough/cobb-valley-mistletoe-cage-maintenance/>Help enlarge cages around mistletoes growing on beech trees on Cobb Ridge in Golden
Bay.All volunteer opportunities
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/volunteer-programme/volunteer-programme-by-region/>Recreation
Book online
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/plan-and-prepare/online-booking/>
View all the huts, campsites and Great Walks you can book online.Bay of Islands Sea Kayak Trail
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/northland/bay-of-islands/bay-of-islands-sea-kayak-trail/>This is a water trail around islands in the Bay of Islands. You can attempt the
entire 3-day trail, or choose only sections that suit you.Motuarohia/Roberton Island
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/northland/bay-of-islands/motuarohia-roberton-island/>This island in the Bay of Islands has a significant Maori history. It has a track to
a stunning pa site, an educational underwater trail for snorkellers, and water
skiing.Fort Takapuna Historic Walk
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/auckland/auckland-area/fort-takapuna-historic-walk/>Fort Takapuna coastal defences were built to defend the Auckland harbour entrance
from feared Russian invasions.Karangahake Windows Walk
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/bay-of-plenty/tauranga-area/karangahake-windows-walk/>This spectacular walk passes through the relics of the Tasman and Crown mining
operations in Karangahake Gorge.Mt Ngongotaha Jubilee Track
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/bay-of-plenty/rotorua-lakes/mt-ngongotaha-jubilee-track/>Walk through native forest up to the summit of Mt Ngongotaha and view one of the
largest rata trees in the Bay of Plenty.Mt Ngongotaha Nature Loop Track
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/bay-of-plenty/rotorua-lakes/mt-ngongotaha-nature-loop-track/>This short walk near Rotorua is suitable for families and showcases the beautiful
flora and fauna of Mt Ngongotaha.Waiuta Goldmine
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/west-coast/greymouth/waiuta-goldmine/>This ghost town in Victoria Conservation Park on the West Coast was once a bustling
mining settlement.Skyline Route
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/otago/wanaka-area/skyline-route/>The Skyline Route is a tramping track in the Wanaka Area.
Roys Peak Track
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/otago/wanaka-area/roys-peak-track/>Roys Peak Track is a walking track in the Wanaka Area.
Whakaari tramping tracks
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/otago/wakatipu-area/whakaari-tramping-tracks/>Two tramping tracks in Whakaari Conservation Area near Glenorchy.
Routeburn Nature Walk
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/otago/wakatipu-area/routeburn-nature-walk/>An easy going, well interpreted loop track ideal for a family walk that passes
through beech/tawhai forest.Recreation brochures
Wairarapa family walks and day visits brochure
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/wellington/wairarapa-family-walks-and-day-visits-brochure/>The Wairarapa area provides a diverse range of recreation opportunities and flora
and fauna habitats to visit.Tramping in the Silver Peaks brochure
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/otago/tramping-in-the-silver-peaks-brochure/>Silver Peaks is a challenging backcountry tramping area less than 30 minutes drive
from Dunedin city.Conservation
National WARO concession permits
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/concessions-and-permits/concessions/applying-for-a-concession/national-waro-concession-permits/>Find out about the new national wild animal recovery operations (WARO) concession
permits and how to apply.2009 Loder Cup winner
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/in-your-community/awards/loder-cup-award/2009-winner/>The Loder Cup winner for 2009 is Nelson botanist, Dr Philip Simpson. The award
recognises his dedication to conserving and promoting native plant life.Chatham Island tui
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/land-birds/chatham-island-tui/>This is a subspecies of the tui found on mainland New Zealand. It is larger, has
longer throat tufts and a different song to its mainland counterpart.Help track Wainuia clarkii secretive snails
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/tongariro-taupo/turangi-taupo-area/turangi-taupo-hunting/features/sika/secretive-snails/>DOC is keen to get a better idea of where Wainuia clarkii snails can be found in the
Kaimanawa. If you’re out hunting and see any shell resembling the snail, let us
know.Protected coral species
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/invertebrates/protected-coral/>
Corals are invertebrate animals belonging to the phylum Cnidaria (from the Greek
word ‘Cnidos’ meaning stinging nettle). There are five main classes of Cnidaria.Consultation and review
Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre Trust concession notification
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/consultations/current/sir-edmund-hillary-outdoor-pursuits-centre-trust-concession-notification/>Find documents about the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre Trust concession
application. Submissions close 17 December 2009.Outcome of dusky dolphin tourism review, Kaikoura
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/consultations/results/outcome-of-dusky-dolphin-tourism-review/>Read a summary of the review about dolphin watching permits at Kaikoura and its
outcomesPublications
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.Marine mammals of New Zealand poster
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/conservation/native-animals/marine-mammals/marine-mammals-of-nz-poster/>This poster has details of the different types of whales, dolphins and seals in New
Zealand and where they are found.A history of threatened fauna in Nelson Lakes area
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/conservation/native-animals/birds/a-history-of-threatened-fauna-in-nelson-lakes-area/>A report about the history of threatened bird species, and one threatened bat
species, recorded within the Nelson Lakes area over the past 150 years.Footnotes October 2009
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/whats-new/footnotes/footnotes-october-2009/>
Read the latest Wellington Hawke’s Bay Conservancy newsletter.News
Huge energy savings expected for DOC campgrounds
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/huge-energy-savings-expected-for-doc-campgrounds/>DOC will save taxpayers thousands of dollars thanks to new energy efficiency
upgrades planned for campgrounds around the country.Marine Reserve photo competition winners
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/marine-reserve-photo-competition-winners/>View the winning photos of Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve, near Gisborne.
Clarification of Mount Aspiring National Park planning process
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/clarification-of-mount-aspiring-national-park-planning-process/>Any application to build an access road to the proposed Milford Sound tunnel will be
considered by DOC through the normal concessions process.Conservationist names 100th kakapo
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/conservationist-names-100th-kakapo/>Well-known New Zealand conservationist Don Merton was given the honour of naming the
100th kakapo.Largest takahe release into the Murchison Mountains
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/largest-takahe-release-into-the-murchison-mountains/>Sixteen juvenile takahe have been released into an extensively trapped area in the
Murchison Mountains in Fiordland National Park.Poison Free NZ rallies: Joint statement from DOC and the Animal Health Board
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/joint-statement-from-doc-and-the-animal-health-board/>Banning poisons from New Zealand would push vulnerable native bird species towards
extinction and put our multi-billion dollar dairy and meat industries at
unacceptable risk.Marineland breaches permit conditions
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/marineland-breaches-permit-conditions/>Napier City Council’s Marineland has breached permit conditions for holding marine
mammals.Southern right whales – something really special
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/southern-right-whales-something-really-special/>Sightings of southern right whales off the coast of Te Waewae Bay and Bluff could
show the fragile population is recovering.More news <http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/>
Questions and answers on the DOC website <http://www.doc.govt.nz/footer-links/faq/>
Find answers to the questions DOC is most frequently asked.Photo galleries
Firefighter Challenge 2009 photo gallery
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/firefighters-prepare-for-a-hot-dry-summer/firefighter-challenge-2009-photo-gallery/>View how the teams got on in the Firefighter Challenge 2009.
Cape Brett Lighthouse photo gallery
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/northland/bay-of-islands/cape-brett/features/photo-gallery/>View photos of Cape Brett Lighthouse.
? Tu Wharekai photo gallery
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/land-and-freshwater/wetlands/arawai-kakarikii-wetland-restoration-programme/sites/o-tu-wharekai/photo-gallery/>? Tu Wharekai/Ashburton Lakes is a place of great beauty and wide values.
Sirocco photo gallery – Ulva Island October 2009
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/features-archive/sirocco-photo-gallery/>
A day in the life of Sirocco on Ulva Island. The cheeky kakapo gets a health check
and makes a new friend.
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