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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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$9.2 million to empower community conservation
DOC is pleased to announce funding for community-led efforts to protect our species most at risk of extinction is opening for applications today.
Help shape the future of West Coast conservation
The public are invited to share their views on how conservation lands and waters are managed across Te Tai Poutini (West Coast), with the review of a new Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) now underway.
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.
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