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Speech
Director-General Al Morrison’s speech ‘Building Biodiversity: Building New Zealand
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/speeches/director-general-at-lincoln-university/>
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View a transcript of DOC Director-General Al Morrison’s speech about conservation’s
important role in supporting the New Zealand economy.Events
Biodiversity photo competition
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/features-archive/biodiversity-photo-competition/>
View winning photos in the ‘New Zealand Biodiversity: Captured’ photo competition.Manu huruhuru w?nanga
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/events-and-awards/regional-events/northland/manu-huruhuru-wananga/>A workshop on how to pelt the feathers of native birds for use in the making of
korowai. It will be held in Russell on 20 November.Tasman Bay big beach clean-up
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/events-and-awards/regional-events/nelson-marlborough/big-beach-clean-up/>Join a spring clean of Tasman Bay beaches on Saturday 20 November.
St James Cycle Trail opening
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/events-and-awards/regional-events/canterbury/st-james-cycle-trail-opening/>Come to the official opening of the St James Cycle Trail on Saturday 20 November.
4WD weekends coming up in Clarence Reserve
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/4wd-weekends-coming-up-in-clarence-reserve/>Four-wheel drive enthusiasts can take a weekend trip through the spectacular
landscape of Ka Whata Tu O Rakihouia Clarence Reserve near Kaikoura.Volunteer opportunities
Fairy tern volunteer opportunity in Pakiri
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/volunteer-join-or-start-a-project/volunteer/volunteer-programme-by-region/auckland/fairy-tern-volunteer-opportunity/>Help protect nesting fairy terns at the Pakiri River Mouth north of Auckland.
Wairarapa volunteer programme
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/volunteer-join-or-start-a-project/volunteer/volunteer-programme-by-region/wellington/wairarapa/>View volunteer opportunities at Pukaha Mount Bruce and Tararua Forest Park. Includes
hut warden opportunities at several huts in the park.Canaan Downs mountain bike trail construction
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/volunteer-join-or-start-a-project/volunteer/volunteer-programme-by-region/nelson-marlborough/canaan-downs-mountain-bike-trail-construction/>Help extend a mountain bike trail at Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve on Takaka Hill from
1-5 November.Get involved
Conservation Blog <http://blog.doc.govt.nz/>
Read recent blog posts by DOC staff.Spokesbird on Twitter <http://twitter.com/spokesbird>
Follow Sirocco, the rockstar k?k?p? and conservation ambassador, on Twitter.Sirocco k?k?p? on Facebook
<http://www.facebook.com/siroccokakapo> Become a fan of Sirocco on Facebook and get
his news.Consultations
Draft Tongariro National Park Management Plan Partial Review
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/consultations/current/draft-tongariro-national-park-management-plan-partial-review/>Submit on a partial review of the Tongariro National Park Management Plan by 10
December.Notified concession applications
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/consultations/current/notified-concession-applications/>You can submit on the Minister’s intention to grant concessions for: South Westland,
Wairakau Scenic Reserve, Waita and Cascade rivers, Motuihe Island, Milford Track,
Griffin Creek, Great Barrier Island and Greens Beach.Hut and walks
Crosbies Hut
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/backcountry-huts-by-region/waikato/hauraki/crosbies-hut/>This 10-bunk backcountry hut in the Coromandel area was built in 2010. View photos
in and around the hut.Muriwai Walk
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/waikato/hauraki/muriwai-walk/>A stunning Coromandel coastal walk.
Wairoa Track
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/bay-of-plenty/tauranga-area/wairoa-track/>The track provides spectacular views in Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park.
Conservation
Whale strandings <http://www.doc.govt.nz/features-archive/whale-strandings/>
Follow the story of recent whale strandings in Northland and learn how to help
stranded whales.Biodiversity Projects database
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/land-and-freshwater/biodiversity-projects-database/>Find out about New Zealand biodiversity inventory and monitoring projects and submit
details of your own biodiversity project.Install a rat trap and save native birds
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/volunteer-join-or-start-a-project/know-your-weeds-and-animal-pests/animal-pests/rat-traps/>Set a rat trap and save birds in your garden.
Little penguin/koror?
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/sea-and-shore-birds/penguins/little-penguin-korora/>The world’s smallest penguin, little penguin stand just over 25 centimetres and
weigh around one kilogram.Rock lobster tagging
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/marine-and-coastal/marine-protected-areas/marine-reserves-a-z/pohatu/you-can-help/rock-lobster-tagging/>DOC needs your help to find out more about the rock lobsters in the P?hatu Marine
Reserve area.New Zealand fairy tern/tara-iti project 2009-2010 season
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/birds/sea-and-shore-birds/nz-fairy-tern-tara-iti/docs-work/2009-2010-season/>View photos and findings from the management of NZ fairy tern breeding sites during
the 2009-2010 season.Conservation publications
Conservation Action – Te Ngangahau ki te Kura Taiao 2010
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/about-doc/conservation-action-2010/>
Read stories abut conservation work around the country over the last year.Conservation Action Plans Wellington Hawke’s Bay
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/about-doc/role/policies-and-plans/conservation-action-plans-wellington-hawkes-bay/>View the Conservation Action Plans for Wellington Hawke’s Bay Conservancy.
Redcliffe Conservation Area brochure
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/publications/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/canterbury/redcliffe-conservation-area-brochure/>As a result of the tenure review process for Redcliffe Station some 7837 hectares
are now public conservation land.Newsletters
Science and technical publications
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/page.aspx?id=39153>
View the most recent list of DOC science and technical publications.Whangarei area newsletter
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/newsletters/whangarei-area-newsletters/spring-2010/>View the latest DOC newsletter from the Whangarei area.
Conservation Taranaki – Like no other
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/newsletters/conservation-taranaki/april-2010/>View the latest DOC newsletter from the Taranaki area.
Keep tracking on with DOC Palmerston North
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/newsletters/keep-tracking-on-with-doc-palmerston-north/september-2010/>View the latest DOC newsletter from the Palmerston North area.
Kauri Coast area newsletter
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/newsletters/kauri-coast-area-newsletters/july-2010/>View the latest DOC newsletter from the Kauri Coast.
News items
Leave seals alone to rest on Wellington’s beaches
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/leave-seals-alone-to-rest-on-wellingtons-beaches/>Seals don’t need our help unless they are severely injured, under threat from people
or dogs, or entangled in marine debris.$4m invested in self-resetting trap pilot project
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/4m-invested-in-self-resetting-trap-pilot-project/>The Government will spend $4 million to test out new self-resetting traps that have
the potential to boost protection for New Zealand’s forests and native species.Innovative mix of art and conservation wins tourist lodge top award
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/innovative-mix-of-art-and-conservation-wins-tourist-lodge-top-award/>A tourist lodge which combines wildlife recovery programmes with art galleries has
been awarded DOC’s annual Conservation in Action Tourism Award for 2010.Monitoring report confirms why Milford is so special
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/monitoring-report-confirms-why-milford-is-so-special/>Results of a survey have confirmed that viewing the natural scenery and landscape is
the most valued opportunity among visitors to Milford Sound/Piopiotahi.Have you seen koi carp?
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/have-you-seen-koi-carp/>
DOC is asking the public to report sightings of the pest fish koi carp in the
Whakatane/Opotiki district.Tawharanui Marine Reserve approved
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/tawharanui-marine-reserve-approved/>A new 400 hectare marine reserve is to be established in the Rodney district after a
successful application by the Auckland Regional Council.Mainlanders twice as likely to visit national parks
<http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/mainlanders-twice-as-likely-to-visit-national-parks-as-north-islanders/>A new survey indicates that South Islanders are twice as likely to visit a national
park as their North Island counterparts.More DOC news items <http://www.doc.govt.nz/about-doc/news/media-releases/>
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