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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
The Royal Cam chick's name for 2024 has been announced.
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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Rogue fur seal disrupts Wellingtonian’s Wednesday commute
A New Zealand fur seal/kekeno on railway tracks near Ngauranga, Wellington, caused considerable delays for commuters in the country’s capital this morning.
Huge carbon emissions from wetland fires
More than 600,000 tonnes of carbon were lost to the atmosphere in recent fires at two of New Zealand’s most important wetlands, highlighting the importance of keeping wetlands wet.
Rotoiti a step away from reaping roroa translocation rewards
A final translocation of roroa/great spotted kiwi – the largest of kiwi species – could boost Nelson Lakes National Park kiwi to the right number of ‘founder’ birds for a healthy population.
Protecting future kiwi this Save the Kiwi week
With kiwi numbers in Whanganui National Park and surrounding areas projected to grow by 1000 over the next few years, DOC is encouraging people to follow a few simple steps and keep kiwi safe.
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