Three whales die after mass stranding in New Zealand
Three pilot whales died on Sunday, including one euthanised by volunteers, after a group of 30 whales of a range of ages and ...
South Island Songs Captures The Essence Of New Zealand’s Native Birdlife: Art Exhibition, Opening Saturday 1 February
Renowned conservation artist Anna Gibbs is proud to present her first solo exhibition, South Island Songs, at Little River ...
Kauri Dieback: Clean Bill Of Health For Hūnua Ranges
The health monitoring survey, the first for the Hūnua Ranges, was carried out between March and November 2023. It was ...
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An albatross couple shares egg duty in this captivating low-drama reality show
On a busy comments page hosted by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, devoted fans track the birds’ locations on an app, discuss significant moments and even create art inspired by the ...
No sightings of marine mammals at Sail GP, DOC says
The department have boats near the race zone with staff prepared to respond to any incidents involving protected wildlife.
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Fiordland corals used as measure of past climate change
Scientists are testing Fiordland's black corals against heat waves in the lab to see if they can survive the effects of ...
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Nature’s comeback tour: 11 wins that prove conservation works
Sure, 2024 wasn’t what you’d call a “feel-good” year for the natural world. But if your heart sank at each new blow to ...
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New Year’s Honours 2025: Julian Fitter’s 50 years of service to conservation recognised
“When you come to New Zealand, something like 80% of our ... “There needs to be help collectively from the Department of Conservation, councils, and community input. “If you’ve got the ...
Championing conservation
My role is really looking up and out at the macro-trends facing the world with regards to sustainability or ESG (environmental, social, governmental) issues and how that’s going to apply to Aotearoa ...