The Department of Conservation has released a strategy to reach Predator Free 2050, along with an action plan through to […]
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DOC Biodiversity Strategy – Expert Reaction
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is developing a new biodiversity strategy which sets out how it hopes to protect and grow […]
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Survey shows public behind sustainable whitebait fishery – Expert Reaction
A public survey about whitebait fishing finds 90 per cent of respondents support efforts to make the fishery sustainable. Almost […]
Continue readingThreatened Species Strategy – Expert Reaction
Conservation Minister Maggie Barry has launched a draft strategy for protecting our threatened species. Announced during DOC’s Threatened Species Summit yesterday, the strategy outlines […]
Continue readingEnvironmental compliance important but overlooked – In the News
A new report examining the compliance, monitoring and enforcement of New Zealand’s environmental law highlights concerning weaknesses and calls for […]
Continue reading#RoyalCam gets up close with nesting albatross
A family of Northern royal albatross nesting on the Otago Peninsula have become internet stars thanks to a 24-7 live […]
Continue readingSmart spending for ‘flagship’ species – Expert reaction
Smart spending of private conservation funding for individual ‘charismatic’ species can significantly benefit other species, say the authors of a […]
Continue readingNZ birds and 1080 – 3rd Degree
The media attention is back on the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) biggest ever aerial 1080 drop in an effort to battle rats […]
Continue readingIncreased DOC predator control in the news
The media attention is back on pests such as rats and stoats as the Department of Conservation (DOC) gears up […]
Continue readingScientists study southern killer whale stranding
Nine orca have died after becoming stranded on a Southland Beach early Wednesday morning. The Department of Conservation says the […]
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