2006 Wellington media releases
Date: 20 December 2006
People visiting southern Wairarapa’s Onoke spit are being encouraged to leave their vehicles at the end of the formed road to avoid harming nesting Caspian terns and other wildlife and plants.
Date: 06 December 2006
Source: From the Offices of the Ministers of Fisheries and Conservation
The Kupe/Kevin Smith Marine Reserve is to be created off Wellington's scenic South Coast providing a showcase for the unique marine ecosystems found there, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton and Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today.
Date: 30 November 2006
An attempt to establish rare short-tailed bats on Kapiti Island has had a set-back following an outbreak of a mysterious ear infection.
Date: 17 November 2006
Two baby dolphins have been found washed up dead in the space of a week, including one critically endangered Maui's dolphin.
Date: 06 November 2006
One of the access tracks to the top of Colonial Knob in Porirua has become blocked by a slip following recent heavy rain.
Date: 05 November 2006
Native wildlife was among the “guests” at a party this weekend to celebrate the 25-year effort that has gone into cloaking Wellington’s Matiu/Somes Island with native forest.
Date: 16 October 2006
Source: From the Office of the Minister of Conservation
Conservation Minister Chris Carter today announced the appointments for the Wellington Conservation Board.
Date: 05 October 2006
A predatory urban cat has unwittingly contributed the latest species of native wildlife to be transferred to Matiu/Somes Island in Wellington Harbour.
Date: 04 October 2006
North Island robin have wasted no time starting a new population on Matiu/Somes Island.
Date: 14 September 2006
The public can now visit the north end of Kapiti Island under a permitting system designed to safeguard conservation values while enhancing the visitor experience on this internationally-renowned conservation icon.
Date: 28 August 2006
A new site of a rare agressive weed was uncovered and more than 1300 native plants distributed at weed swaps in Wellington and the Hutt Valley to highlight Conservation Week.
Date: 10 August 2006
A spruced up electric suburban train joins the outstanding examples of cultural and natural heritage restoration honoured in the 11th Wellington Conservation Awards.
Date: 08 August 2006
The community is being invited to help revegetate Whitireia Park in Titahi Bay.
Date: 03 August 2006
Wellington and Hutt Valley residents are being encouraged to swap a garden weed for a native plant at Conservation Week events highlighting the role we all have in protecting our great ‘kiwi’ lifestyle.
Date: 28 July 2006
New Zealand’s native pigeons (kereru) swoop and soar above the Pukaha Mount Bruce forest and also have an essential role to play in sustaining forests.
Date: 14 July 2006
The Makara Walkway near Wellington is open again but people should take care walking around fenced off sections of track damaged during last week’s storms.
Date: 10 July 2006
People venturing into forest parks and reserves in the Wellington region are warned to be wary of possible flood damage to tracks and structures and to allow themselves plenty of time.
Date: 07 July 2006
The Makara Walkway has been closed by the Department of Conservation after sections of the track were damaged by heavy rain this week.
Date: 06 July 2006
Heavy rain has washed out the Catchpool Valley Road at the entrance to the Rimutaka Forest Park near Wainuiomata, preventing vehicle access to the top car park or camp ground.
Date: 28 June 2006
As part of Bank of New Zealand Save the Kiwi work, key sponsors committed to restoring the Pukaha Mount Bruce forest in the Wairarapa shared in the celebration of the release of three more kiwi into the wild there yesterday.
Date: 18 May 2006
Nominations are being sought for the 11th Wellington Conservation Awards, honouring community involvement in conservation.
Date: 10 May 2006
Three new huts in the western Tararua Forest Park are testimony to the park’s stunning views, its challenging weather conditions and a community commitment to recreation facilities.
Date: 09 May 2006
Source: A media statement from the Department of Conservation and the Bank of New Zealand Kiwi Recovery Trust
The first two kiwi chicks conceived in the wild at Pukaha Mount Bruce for more than a century were released into the forest today.
Date: 06 April 2006
Kakariki were among the welcoming party when 21 North Island robin from Kapiti Island were released onto Matiu/Somes Island yesterday.
Date: 05 April 2006
Strong community support and dedication from Department of Conservation staff are behind the conservation achievements that have won Australasian recognition for Pukaha Mount Bruce.
Date: 03 April 2006
Wanted – Energetic people with an interest in conservation to fill four vacancies on the Wellington Conservation Board.
Date: 31 March 2006
It’s the dark side of the moon tonight, the perfect time for the newest intake of bats to Kapiti Island to venture out into the wild.
Date: 31 March 2006
A rescue mission has been mounted for a population of weevils living on a knife edge on Wellington’s south coast.
Date: 17 March 2006
A significant fine handed out to a man convicted of throwing stones at fur seals on Wellington’s south coast is a warning that harassment of protected marine wildlife will not be tolerated by the courts, says the Department of Conservation.
Date: 17 March 2006
Twenty Kapiti Coast teachers explored Kapiti Island and scoured its coastal shores today, in preparation to bringing scientific information and conservation messages to their classrooms.
Date: 14 March 2006
Source: A joint media statement from the Department of Conservation and Greater Wellington Regional Council
The connection between the land and sea was highlighted at an event at Pukaha Mount Bruce today, where close to 30 students and five parents and teachers arrived from Mauriceville School to celebrate Seaweek.