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Whitebaiting
Find out when, where and how to fish for whitebait in New Zealand and the Chatham Islands.
Volunteer for conservation
Get involved in activities around the country, and find out about volunteering for conservation.
Name the chick competition
Voting to select the winner and the chick's new name has closed. The winner and the chick's new name will be announced shortly.
What to do if you find a seal
If you find a New Zealand fur seal it's usually best to leave it alone, however, there are exceptions.
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Takahē on Motutapu have best breeding season ever
Takahē have had their best breeding season on Te Motutapu a Taikehu (Motutapu) since breeding pairs were established at the site in 2011.
Rainbow valley kea show early signs of breeding success
With zero sign of predators and already three hatched chicks, this breeding season is looking positive for kea in Wairau/Rainbow valley and Nelson Lakes National Park.
Predator control helps rare mountain wren
New data shows numbers of rock wren/pīwauwau/tuke, Aotearoa New Zealand’s only true alpine bird, are increasing where predators are controlled in its mountain home.
William Hartree Memorial Lodge opening for bookings
DOC is opening William Hartree Memorial Lodge in Hawke’s Bay for public bookings from this Saturday.
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