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Statement on savings and efficiencies
DOC has been directed to find 6.5% savings from its budget to meet the Government’s savings target.
Hunting know before you go
How to hunt safely, rules for hunting on public conservation land, hunting with dogs, overseas hunters, and hunting gear lists.
You can help Hector’s and Māui dolphins
There are many ways you can help these dolphins, from reporting sightings around the coast to putting cat faeces in the bin, not the toilet.
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Contact your nearest DOC visitor centre for the latest information and our best tips for your visit to New Zealand's conservation areas.
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Karakia marks formal opening of suspension bridge on the Taranaki Maunga
A karakia and blessing by Ngāti Ruanui has marked the formal opening of the suspension bridge over the Manganui Gorge, one of the most striking features of the Taranaki Crossing project on Taranaki Maunga.
DOC and iwi seek info on stolen whale jawbone
The Department of Conservation is calling for information after the jawbone of dead sperm whale was illegally removed last week.
Largest subantarctic field season wraps up
The largest and most ambitious marine fieldwork season ever undertaken in the New Zealand subantarctic is providing valuable insights on the vulnerable native species living there.
Southern New Zealand dotterels decline by 19 per cent
One of New Zealand’s rarest birds has suffered another blow due to ongoing predation by feral cats.
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