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Jobs at DOC: Trevor Johnston, Community Ranger
Come behind the scenes and into the jobs, the challenges, the highlights, and the personalities of the people who work at the Department of Conservation (DOC). Today we profile Trevor Johnston,...
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Backyard biodiversity at Te Mata School
Te Mata School students Ahmed Khalid and Lucinda Newman recently visited Cape Sanctuary in the Hawke’s Bay, they share their story… Last year we visited Cape Sanctuary to learn about sustainability and...
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Whio competition winner enjoys Tongariro
Eight year-old Olive Paterson from Blenheim was the winner of the recent ‘Find a Whio‘ competition. She won an exciting trip for herself and her family in Tongariro last month. Read her story… When...
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Photo of the week: Matiu Somes Island — by bike
To celebrate ‘Go By Bike Day‘ today’s photo is the impressive view of Matiu Somes Island taken during ranger Don Herron’s morning commute to work. You can read more about Don’s beautiful ride to work,...
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Short walks around Wellington: Baring Head
You might have seen the Baring lighthouse in the distance as you stand on Wellington beach front, but have you explored the trails? DOC Senior Policy Advisor Paula Warren shares her recommendations. My...
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Jobs at DOC: Shane Jackson, Information Advisor
Come behind the scenes and into the jobs, the challenges, the highlights, and the personalities of the people who work at the Department of Conservation (DOC). Today we profile Shane Jackson,...
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My favourite mountain bike track: Nelson/Tasman region
To celebrate Bike Wise Month Alan Eskrick from the MTB Trails Trust shares his favourite track to add to your hit list… Maitland Ridge Track Level: Expert Duration: 4-5hr loop At the moment my...
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Tongariro Summer Ranger — the best job ever!
By Sian Moffitt, Tongariro Summer Ranger Over the summer I have been given so many amazing opportunities to get out and experience what DOC has on offer as a Tongariro Summer Ranger. As a keen...
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Photo of the week: Short-tailed bat in Pureora Forest
Today’s photo of the week is of a short-tailed bat in Pureroa Forest Park. The endangered short-tailed bat is an ancient species unique to New Zealand and is found only in a few locations around the...
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Fairy Godmothers to endangered fairy terns
Khaki-clad ‘fairy godmothers’ Alice Fairs and Mailee Stanbury have had a very important role this summer – they’re DOC fairy tern wardens tasked with protecting New Zealand’s most critically endangered...
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Jobs at DOC: Gareth Roberts, Inspector
Come behind the scenes and into the jobs, the challenges, the highlights, and the personalities of the people who work at the Department of Conservation (DOC). Today we profile Gareth Roberts, an...
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Adventurer blogs about our huts
Blogger Sharlene Laskey tells us about her mission to visit all of New Zealand’s huts and shelters. Trekking to 67 huts over the last few years has been an amazing adventure which all started at New...
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Second Nature: An update from Nicola Toki
By Nicola Toki, Threatened Species Ambassador Summer is a really busy time in the world of threatened species, so I’ve been racing all over the country to catch up on some of our work, attend events...
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Photo of the week: New kākāpō chick
Last week we welcomed our newest kākāpō into the world. On Thursday 7-year-old female kākāpō Tiwhiri hatched her first ever chick. The chick was discovered by kākāpō rangers on Codfish Island when they...
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D-G Direct: An update from Lou Sanson
By Lou Sanson, Director-General Te Pukenga Atawhai – Northland Last week I joined our Northland and Auckland staff for two days at our Te Pukenga Atawhai programme at Motatau Marae in Northland. Having...
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Jobs at DOC: Natasha Hayward, Operations Manager
Come behind the scenes and into the jobs, the challenges, the highlights, and the personalities of the people who work at the Department of Conservation (DOC). Today we profile Natasha Hayward,...
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A fresh coat of paint for historic icon
Dulux is providing support for a complete exterior repaint of the Old Government Buildings in Wellington – the largest wooden building in the Southern Hemisphere. Old Government Buildings entrance...
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Whio Awareness Month 2016
By Robyn Orchard, Communications Advisor Whio Awareness Month got off to an early start with the release of six blue duck/whio on Mount Taranaki last Friday. There to do the honours was Minister of...
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Photo of the week: Spotties amongst the seaweed
Happy Seaweek New Zealand! To celebrate, today’s photo is from the Kapiti Marine Reserve. DOC’s Danica Stent captured this photo of spotties amongst the seaweed in the reserve around Kapiti Island....
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Student leaders voyage to subantarctic islands
By Amelia Willis, Community Ranger in Taupo Following in the footsteps of Sir Peter Blake, the ten-day Young Blake Expedition took 14 students on an adventure aboard the HMNZS Otago to the Auckland...
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