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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 needs a name. Submissions have now closed, and voting has started.
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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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.
Hawksbill turtle beached on Aotea, brought to Auckland Zoo
A hawksbill sea turtle found alive on Ōkupe beach, Aotea/Great Barrier Island, has been urgently flown to Auckland Zoo for medical attention, where it remains critically ill.
Shot sea lion a blow to recovering population
DOC staff are horrified by the apparent shooting and painful death of a juvenile sea lion/pakake in the Catlins and are calling for the public to come forward with any information.
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