DOC Science Internal Series archive
DOC Science Internal Series archive.

200.  Feratox and Feracol as alternatives to brodifacoum for possum control. M. Thomas 2005. DOC Science Internal Series 200. 24 p. (PDF, 217K)

199. Impacts of forest harvesting on giant kokopu, Ngakaroa Stream, Omataroa Forest, Bay of Plenty. I. Kusabs; C.P. Mitchell 2005. DOC Science Internal Series 199. 20 p. (PDF, 186K)

198. Review of house mouse (Mus musculus) susceptibility to anticoagulant poisons. P. Fisher 2005. DOC Science Internal Series 198. 19 p. (PDF, 150K)

197. Efficacy of micro-encapsulated zinc phosphide as a poison for ferrets. B.K. Clapperton; R.E.R. Porter 2005. DOC Science Internal Series 197. 11 p. (PDF, 72K)

196. Microsatellite DNA markers for the study of population structure in the New Zealand fur seal Arctocephalus forsteri. B.C. Robertson; N.J. Gemmell 2005. DOC Science Internal Series 196. 18 p. (PDF, 131K)

195. Autopsy of cetaceans including those incidentally caught in commercial fisheries, 2002/03. P.J. Duignan; G.W. Jones 2005. DOC Science Internal Series 195. 22 p. (PDF, 121K)

194. Exposure of feral pigs to brodifacoum following baiting for rodent control. G.A. Morriss; G. Nugent; P. Fisher 2005. DOC Science Internal Series 194. 16 p. (PDF, 126K)

193. Ecology, management and history of Whirinaki Conservation Park, New Zealand: an annotated bibliography. A.E. Beveridge; M.C. Smale; B.R. Christensen; G.A. Steward 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 193. 140 p. (Out of print.)

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192. Indirect effects of marine reserve protection on New Zealand’s rocky coastal marine communities. N.T. Shears; R.C. Babcock 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 192. 48 p. (Out of print.)

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191. Photographic identification of individual Archey’s frogs, Leiopelma archeyi, from natural markings. K.S. Bradfield 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 191. 36 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 353K)

190. Preliminary assessment of hook sink rates using two branchline types aboard F.V. Ikatere. S. Anderson 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 190. 13 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 103K)

189. Evaluating the attractiveness of pest-control baits and lures to captive short-tailed bats (Mystacina tuberculata). A. Beath; J. Thorne; A. Robertson 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 189. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 115K)

188. Anticoagulant residues in rats and secondary non-target risk. P. Fisher; C.E. O'Connor; G. Wright; C.T. Eason 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 188. 29 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 224K)

187. Using colour to increase stoat (Mustela erminea) trap catch. B. Hamilton 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 187. 15 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 102K)

186. Identifying pre-dispersal seed predators and seed dispersers of shrubby tororaro (Muehlenbeckia astonii Petrie). G. Udy 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 186. 10 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 70K)

185. Historic building appraisal, St Bathans, Otago: Post Office, Bank of New South Wales Gold Office, Stone Cottage and Public Hall. N. Harwood; P. Woodmansey 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 185. 38 p. (Out of print.)Part 1: (PDF, 354K)
Part 2: (PDF, 420K)

184. Risk assessment system for pesticides used by Department of Conservation. M.D. Crowell; K. Broome 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 184. 10 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 100K)

183. Feasibility of biological control of grey willow Salix cinerea. H.M. Harman 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 183. 29 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 142K)

182. Diet of kakapo in breeding and non-breeding years on Codfish Island (Whenua Hou) and Stewart Island. D.J. Wilson 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 182. 18 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 187K)

181. Effect of hunting and predation on kea, and a method of monitoring kea populations: results of kea research on the St Arnaud Range. G. Elliott; J. Kemp 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 181. 17 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 145K)

180. Predicting archaeological sites in New Zealand. G. Arnold; P. Newsome; H. Heke 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 180. 24 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 371K)

179. Status of Kermadec red-crowned parakeets and the likely effects of a proposed kiore eradication programme: Macauley Island expedition July 2002. T.C. Greene; R.P. Scofield; P.J. Dilks 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 179. 33 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 527K)

178. Research summary and options for conservation of kaka (Nestor meridionalis). T.C. Greene; R.G. Powlesland; P.J. Dilks; L. Moran 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 178. 26 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 283K)

177. An inventory of stoat trapping operations in 2001/02 and an assessment of the data collection methods. J.E. Christie; E.C. Murphy; I. Westbrooke 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 177. 13 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 86K)

176. Autopsy of cetaceans incidentally caught in commercial fisheries, and all beachcast specimens of Hector’s dolphins, 2001/02. P.J. Duignan; N. Gibbs; G.W. Jones 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 176. 28 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 121K)

175. Effects of a non-toxic bait application on birds: assessing the impacts of a proposed kiore eradication programme on Little Barrier Island. T.C. Greene; P.J. Dilks 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 175. 16 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 113K)

174. Feral cats on Stewart Island/Rakiura: population regulation, home range size and habitat use. G.A. Harper 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 174. 35 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 363K)

173. Experimental seeding trials for the root parasite Dactylanthus taylorii. A.S. Holzapfel; J. Dodgson 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 173. 14 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 121K)

172. North Island kokako (Calleas cinerea wilsoni) translocations and establishment on Kapiti Island, New Zealand. K.P. Brown; R.A. Empson; N. Gorman; G. Moorcroft 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 172. 24 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 279K)

171. Diseases and pathogens of stoats and other wildlife in New Zealand. R.A.McDonald; M.J. Day; R.J. Birtles 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 171. 23 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 139K)

170. A review of public attitudes towards marine issues within and beyond New Zealand. A. Arnold 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 170. 25 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 131K)

169. Potential translocation sites for kokako in Taranaki. D. Ravine 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 169. 26 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 126K)

168. Effects of removing grazing from native grasslands in the eastern South Island, New Zealand: a literature review. R. Ewans 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 168. 25 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 131K)

167. Conservation of kakerori (Pomarea dimidiata) on the Cook Islands in 2002/03. H.A. Robertson; E.K. Saul 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 167. 16 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 159K)

166. A review of research on Undaria pinnatifida in New Zealand and its potential impacts on the eastern coast of the South Island. M.D. Stuart 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 166. 40 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 260K)

165. Attempts to distinguish morphotypes of Canterbury-Otago non-migratory Galaxias species complex. R.M. McDowall; J.E. Hewitt 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 165. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 160K)

164. Aquatic vegetation of Chatham Island (Rekohu). P.D. Champion; J.S. Clayton 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 164. 20 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 188K)

163. Stoat captures in a year of heavy mountain beech seedfall. A. Byrom 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 163. 10 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 101K)

162. Use of herbicidal gels on woody weeds. B.G. Ward; R.F. Henzell 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 162. 21 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 253K)

161. Can echolocation devices be used to define harbour use by Māui dolphin? F. Jonker; S.M. Ferreira. 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 161. 21 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 334K)

160. Evidence of flexible recruitment strategies in coastal populations of giant kokopu (Galaxias argenteus). B. David; L. Chadderton; G. Closs; B. Barry; A. Markwitz 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 160. 23 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 216K)

159. Antifeedant effects of diethyl toluamide and neem oil on native cave weta, cockroaches,and amphipods. P.G. McGregor; P.G. Peterson; P.H. Berben; G.C. Arnold; E.B. Spurr 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 159. 14 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 77K)

158. Cetacean research in New Zealand 2002/03. S. Childerhouse 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 158. 21 p. (Out of print.) (PDF,113 K)

157. Clearcutting and burning trials to maintain frost-flat communities, Rangitaiki, Central North Island. M.C. Smale; N.B. Fitzgerald 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 157. 12 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 212K)

156. Conservation of Olearia gardneri. C. Ogle 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 156. 48 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 216K)

155. Autopsy report for seabirds killed and returned from New Zealand fisheries, 1 October 2001 to 30 September 2002: birds returned by Ministry of Fisheries observers to the Department of Conservation. C.J.R. Robertson; E. Bell; P. Scofield 2004. DOC Science Internal Series 155. (Out of print.) 

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154. Campbell Island teal re-introduction plan. P.J. Seddon; R.F. Maloney 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 154. 30 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 164K)

153. The behavioural ecology and effects of tourism on the bottlenose dolphins of northeastern New Zealand. R. Constantine; D.H. Brunton; C.S. Baker 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 153. 26 p. (PDF, 329K)

152. Whangamarino Wetland vegetation map methodology. P. Reeves; R. Haskew 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 152. 15 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 290K)

151. Variation in inter-territory reproductive success of takahe introduced to predator-free islands. I.G. Jamieson; G.C. Wilson 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 151. 12 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 131K)

150. Chick translocation as a method of establishing new surface-nesting seabird colonies: a review. H. Gummer 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 150. 40 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 122K)

149. Earthquake uplift and erosion of archaeological site L26/1 at the mouth of the Heaphy River. B.G. McFadgen; J. Goff 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 149. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 846K)

148. Consumption and efficacy of rodent baits to Norway rats. A.T. Airey; C.E. O'Connor 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 148. 9 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 88K)

147. Aspects of the reproductive biology and behaviour of scoliid wasps. B.I.P. Barratt 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 147. 11 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 73K)

146. Is the New Zealand gall mite Aceria clianthi endangered? N. Martin 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 146. 12 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 112K)

145. Assessing site occupancy modelling as a tool for monitoring Mahoenui giant weta populations. D. MacKenzie 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 145. 18 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 100K)

144. Royal albatross (Diomedea epomophora) on Enderby Island, Auckland Islands. S. Childerhouse; C. Robertson; W. Hockly; N. Gibbs 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 144. 19 p. + 25 p. (Out of print.) 

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143. Toxicity and residues of brodifacoum in snails and earthworms. L.H. Booth; P. Fisher; V. Heppelthwaite; C.T. Eason 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 143. 14 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 107K)

142. Effects of Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve on demersal fish populations. C.M. Denny; T.J. Wills; R.C. Babcock 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 142. 34 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 314K)

141. Genetic affinities of Hochstetter’s frog (Leiopelma hochstetteri) populations in the Bay of Plenty. N.J. Gemmell; J.H. Bowsher; K.P. Gomas 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 141. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 417K)

140. Conservation status of the giant endemic landsnail Placostylus bollonsi on Three Kings Islands. F.J. Brook 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 140. 20 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 180K)

139. Persistence of four anticoagulant rodenticides in the livers of laboratory rats. P. Fisher; C. O’Connor; G. Wright; C.T. Eason 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 139. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 141K)

138. Adaptive monitoring: an overview. A–M. Smit 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 138. 16 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 98K)

137. Identifying long-term cost-effective approaches to stoat control. A review of sixteen sites in 2002. K. Brown 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 137. 26 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 115K)

136. Feasibility investigation of remote surveillance systems operating within a marine environment. O. Mooney; S. Fairweather; G. Kessels; B. Christensen 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 136. 12 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 101K)

135. Survey and monitoring of black petrels on Great Barrier Island 2002/03. E.A. Bell; J.L. Sim 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 135. 28 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 390K)

134. Survey and monitoring of black petrels on Great Barrier Island 2001/02. E.A. Bell; J.L. Sim 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 134. 24 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 357K)

133. Age determination and establishment of reproductive condition from marine mammal biopsy sampling. A–M. Smit 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 133. 13 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 72K)

132. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Waddington backcracker trap for killing stoats. N. Poutu; B. Warburton 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 132. 9 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 74K)

131. Autopsy of pinnipeds incidentally caught in commercial fisheries, 2001/02. P.J. Duignan; N. Gibbs; G.W. Jones 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 131. 41 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 113K)

130. How long should marine reserves be monitored for - and why? R.G. Cole 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 130. 20 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 157K)

129. Automated system for measuring breeding burrows entry and exit by sooty shearwaters (Puffinus griseus). H. Moller; C. Hunter; M. Howard; P. McSweeney; P. Scofield; D. Scott; S. Uren. 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 129. 25 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 365K)

128. Development of a research sampling design for rock lobsters in Te Tapuwai o Rongokako marine reserve. J.D. Booth. 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 128. 25 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 282K)

127. Hydrological implications of a lake control weir on the Upper Dead Arm, Lake Wainono. R.J. Hall. 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 127. 13 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 234K)

126. Vegetation monitoring on Moutohora (Whale Island) 1990–2002 using photopoints. W.B. Shaw; D.S. Gosling; L. Canham. 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 126. 57 p. (Out of print.) 

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125. Weed awareness in New Zealand. S.M. Timmins; K. Blood. 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 125. 16 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 46K)

124. An annotated bibliography for Hector’s dolphin Cephalorhynchus hectori. E. Martinez; E. Slooten 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 124. 40 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 169K)

123. Sink rate of baited hooks on New Zealand pelagic tuna vessels. C. Keith 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 123. 9 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 59K)

122. An inventory of New Zealand redoubts, stockades, and blockhouses, 1840–1848. A. Walton 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 122. 15 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 83K)

121. Do weeds respond to pest animal control? S. Timmins; J. Gerizlehner 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 121. 27 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 87K)

120. Artificial cover objects for leiopelmatid frogs. M. Wakelin; C. Smuts-Kennedy; T. Thurley; N. Webster 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 120. 17 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 296K)

119. Autopsy of cetaceans incidentally caught in fishing operations 1997/98, 1999/2000, and 2000/01. P.J. Duignan; N. Gibbs; G.W. Jones. 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 119. 66 p. (Out of print.) PDF, 298K
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1999/2000: (PDF, 131K)
2000/01: (PDF, 93K)

118. Autopsy of pinnipeds incidentally caught in fishing operations 1997/1998, 1999/2000, and 2000/2001. P.J. Duignan; N. Gibbs; G.W. Jones 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 118. 106 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 526K)

117. Threatened plant survey in Kaimanawa Forest Park and Tongariro National Park. A.S. Lund 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 117. 14 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 143K)

116. Significance of peatlands in Southland Plains ecological district, New Zealand. B.R. Clarkson 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 116. 20 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 118K)

115. Broad-scale genetic population structure in blue duck Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos - pilot study of mitochondrial genetic variation. B.C. Robertson; R. Paley; N.J. Gemmell 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 115. 12 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 145K)

114. Detection of sooty shearwater chicks (Puffinus griseus) by response to sound. H. Moller; M. Charteris; B. Russell; J. Newman 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 114. 13 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 108K)

113. Ecological impacts of sea couch and saltwater paspalum in Bay of Plenty estuaries. W.B. Shaw; R.B. Allen 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 113. 18 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 132K)

112. Conservation, management and research directions for giant kokopu (Galaxias argenteus) in Otago. B. David 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 112. 26 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 292K)

111. Possible impacts of marine farming of mussels (Perna canaliculus) on king shags (Leucocarbo carunculatus). D.J. Butler 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 111. 29 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 222K)

110. Statistical review of the draft national pateke monitoring guidelines. D. Fletcher; D. MacKenzie 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 110. 14 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 175K)

109. Genetic diversity in tussock hawkweed (Hieracium lepidulum) and use of allele frequencies for identifying patterns of spread. H. Chapman; M.L. Pearson; B. Robson 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 109. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 197K)

108. Western weka (Gallirallus australis) monitored before and after an aerial application of 1080 baits in the Copland Valley, Westland National Park. P. Van Klink; A.J.S. Tansell 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 108. 12 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 60K)

107. Movement, diet and relative abundance of stoats in an alpine habitat. D. Smith; I.G. Jamieson 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 107. 16 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 101K)

106. Status of New Zealand indigenous aphids, 2002. D.A.J. Teulon; M.A.W. Stufkens; C.D. von Dohlen; J. Kean 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 106. 31 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 203K)

105. Diagnostic morphometrics of the skink species, Oligosoma maccanni and O. nigriplantare polychroma, from South Island, New Zealand. J.T. Reardon; M.D. Tocher 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 105. 21 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 132K)

104. Disease investigations in stranded marine mammals, 1999 - 2002. P.J. Duignan 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 104. 32 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 199K)

103. Rata litterfall and canopy condition, Whirinaki Forest Park, New Zealand. G.P. Hosking 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 103. 12 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 104K)

102. Behavioural vulnerability of juvenile brown kiwi: habitat use and overlap with predators. S.J. Gibbs; M.N. Clout 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 102. 17 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 141K)

101. Karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus J.R. et G. Forst.) in Wellington Conservancy (excluding Chatham Islands). J.W.D. Sawyer; B.G. McFadgen; P. Hughes 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 101. 27 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 1 074K

100. Paired trial of fresh and long-life stoat baits in a warm coastal environment. N. Miller 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 100. 11 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 78K)

99. New Zealand northern tuna fleet: report of advisory officer - seabird/fisheries interactions 2001/02. D. Kellian 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 99. 22 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 175K)

98. Landscape indices as measures of the effects of fragmentation: can pattern reflect process? D. Rutledge 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 98. 27 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 114K)

97. Unsuccessful transfer of captive-bred Placostylus land snails to a cage at Te Paki Farm Park, North Auckland. I.A.N. Stringer; E. Grant 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 97. 10 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 54K)

96. Autopsy report for seabirds killed and returned from New Zealand fisheries, 1 October 2000 to 30 September 2001. C.J.R. Roberton; E.A. Bell; P. Scofield 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 96. 36 p. and a data supplement of 75 p. (Out of print.) 

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95. Birds of the braided riverbeds of southern Marlborough, New Zealand. S.E.A. Hallas 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 95. 18 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 236K)

94. Morphological and molecular analysis of the carabid genus Oregus, with identification of two new species. S.M. Pawson; R.M. Emberson; K.F. Armstrong; A.M. Paterson 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 94. 11 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 153K)

93. Distribution and abundance of Māui dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori maui) along the North Island west coast, New Zealand. S. M. Ferreira; C. C. Roberts 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 93. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 218K)

92. Fisheries bycatch mortalities of sooty shearwaters (Puffinus griseus) and short-tailed shearwaters (P. tenuirostris). S. Uhlmann 2003. DOC Science Internal Series 92. 52 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 304K)

91. Population assessment of the Chatham mollymawk at The Pyramid, December 2001. C. J. R. Robertson; D. Bell; P. Scofield 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 91. 17 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 395K)

90. Den control of stoats (Mustela erminea) in Trounson Kauri Park, Northland. S. Theobald; N. Coad 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 90. 15 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 161K)

89. Does a toxic fungal endophyte of tall fescue affect reproduction of takahe on offshore islands? I.G. Jamieson; S. Easton 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 89. 9 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 63K)

88. Reasons for decline, conservation needs, and a translocation of the critically endangered upe (Marquesas imperial pigeon, Ducula galeata), French Polynesia. M. Thorsen; C. Blanvillain; R. Sulpice 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 88. 20 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 219K)

87. Cetacean research in New Zealand 2001. S. Childerhouse 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 87. 18 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 152K)

86. Observations of inshore trawl fishing operations in Pegasus Bay and the Canterbury Bight 2002. D.P. Fairfax 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 86. 12 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 69K)

85. Observations of set-net and inshore trawl fishing operations in the South Canterbury Bight, 2001. R.H. Blezard 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 85. 20 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 174K)

84. RANZ/DOC NZ falcon breeding survey 1994–98. S. Lawrence 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 84. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 169K)

83. Effectiveness of the Victor snapback trap for killing stoats. B. Warburton; N. Poutu; I. Domigan 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 83. 12 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 98K)

82. Biological control of weeds on conservation land: priorities for the Department of Conservation. P. Syrett 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 82. 28 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 165K)

81. Fossil distribution of brown teal (Anas chlorotis) in New Zealand. T.H. Worthy 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 81. 29 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 182K)

68-80. Special Conservation Services Levy compendium: Monitoring wandering albatrosses at Auckland and Antipodes Islands, 1995/96.2001/02. (PDF, 48K)
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80. Monitoring Antipodean wandering albatross, 2001/02. K. Walker; G. Elliott; J. Kemp; C. Rickard 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 80. 24 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 133K)
79. Monitoring Antipodean wandering albatross, 2000/01. K. Walker; G. Elliott 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 79. 28 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 186K)
78. Monitoring Antipodean wandering albatross, 1999/2000. S. Hamilton; A. Wiltshire; K. Walker; G. Elliott 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 78. 24 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 161K)
77. Monitoring Antipodean wandering albatross, 1998/99. K. Walker; G. Elliott; S. Hamilton; A. Wiltshire 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 77. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 207K)
76. Monitoring Antipodean wandering albatross, 1997/98. K. Walker; G. Elliott 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 76. 20 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 212K)
75. Monitoring Antipodean and Gibson’s wandering albatrosses, 1996/97. K. Walker; G. Elliott 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 75. 14 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 79K)
74. Monitoring Antipodean wandering albatross, 1995/96. K. Walker; G. Elliott 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 74. 17 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 249K)
73. Monitoring Gibson’s wandering albatross, 2001/02. K. Walker; G. Elliott 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 73. 29 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 145K)
72. Monitoring Gibson’s wandering albatross, 2000/01. K. Walker; S. Hamilton; A. Wiltshire; G. Elliott 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 72. 27 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 138K)
71. Monitoring Gibson’s wandering albatross, 1999/2000. S. Hamilton; J. Kemp; G. Elliott; K. Walker; A. Wiltshire 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 71. 22 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 111K)
70. Monitoring Gibson’s wandering albatross, 1998/99. K. Walker; G. Elliott 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 70. 20 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 163K)
69. Monitoring Gibson’s wandering albatross, 1997/98. K. Walker; G. Elliott; J. Amey; G. McAllister 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 69. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 181K)
68. Population changes and biology of the wandering albatross Diomedea exulans giboni at the Auckland Islands. K. Walker; G. Elliott 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 68. 18 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 118K)

67. Effects of ivermectin in dairy discharges on terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates. L.A. Tremblay; S.D. Wratten 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 67. 13 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 70K)

66. Structure and canopy tree species regeneration requirements in indigenous forests, Westland, New Zealand. G.H. Stewart 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 66. 33 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 339K)

65. Post-mortem examination of penguins. G. Hocken 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 65. 25 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 533K)

64. Shortfinned eel found in the acidic Whangaehu River, Mt Ruapehu. B.L. Chisnall; H.J.R. Keys 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 64. 9 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 234K)

63. Evaluation of lahar mitigation proposals at Mt Ruapehu. T.C. Pierson 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 63. 18 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 101K)

62. An archaeological survey of Whitireia Park, Porirua. A. Walton 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 62. 17 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 141K)

61. FeraCol for the control of stoats (Mustela erminea). E.B. Spurr; C.E. O'Connor; A.T. Airey; J.H. Kerr 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 61. 15 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 86K)

60. Grey petrels (Procellaria cinerea) on Antipodes Island, New Zealand: research feasibility, April to June 2001. E.A. Bell 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 60. 31 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 894K)

59. Developing tools to detect and respond to rodent invasions of islands: workshop report and recommendations. P. Dilks; D. Towns 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 59. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 169K)

58. Structures for establishing a database for marine monitoring. M.J. Anderson 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 58. 21 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 207K)

57. Assessing the prospects for the biological control of Lagarosiphon (Lagarosiphon major (Hydrocharitaceae)). P.G. McGregor; H. Gourlay 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 57. 14 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 104K)

56. Evaluation of new toxins for mustelid control. C.E. O’Connor 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 56. 14 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 131K)

55. Summer cetacean community, with particular reference to Bryde’s whales, in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. T.M. O’Callaghan; C.S. Baker 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 55. 18 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 153K)

54. Management of North Island weka and wallabies on Kawau Island. W.B. Shaw; R.J. Pierce 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 54. 28 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 183K)

53. Recommendations for vegetation monitoring of Redbank Conservation Area, Otago. S. Walker 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 53. 14 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 87K)

52. Managing public conservation lands by the Beneficial Outcomes Approach with emphasis on social outcomes. K.L. Booth; B.L. Driver; S.R. Espiner; R.J. Kappelle 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 52. 57p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 405K)

51. Development of a long-life bait for control of stoats. R. Henderson; J. Ross; C.M. Frampton 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 51. 15 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 200K)

50. Effectiveness of three trapping systems for killing feral cats. B. Warburton; N. Poutu 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 50. 11 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 210K)

49. Survival of juvenile inanga and koaro in the lower Tarawera River (summer 1998/99). K. Young 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 49. 20 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 441K)

48. Survey and monitoring of black petrels on Great Barrier Island 2000/01. E.A. Bell; J.L. Sim 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 48. 24 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 453K)

47. Managing rodents on the New Zealand mainland – what are the options currently available? Summary of a workshop session at the Department of Conservation ‘mainland island’ hui, Omapere, 20-23 August 2001. C. Gillies 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 47. 20 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 264K)

46. Cetacean research in New Zealand 1997-2000. S. Childerhouse; M.F. Donoghue 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 46. 48 p. (Out of print.)e

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45. Rabbit meat and rodent-scented lures as attractants for stoats (Mustela erminea). T.L. Montague 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 45. 14 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 490K)

44. Genetic assessment of population boundaries and gene exchange in Hector’s dolphin. F.B. Pichler 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 44. 37 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 360K). 

43. Longline bycatch of birds and mammals in New Zealand fisheries, 1990/91-1995/96, and observer coverage. B.F.J.Manly; D. Fletcher; C. Cameron 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 43. 51 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 967K).
The supporting datafile is available separately (Excel spreadsheet, 164K).

42. Bycatch of sea lions (Phocarctos hookeri) in New Zealand fisheries, 1987/88 to 1995/96, and observer coverage. B.F.J.Manly; A. Seyb; D. Fletcher 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 42. 21 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 535K).
The supporting datafile is available separately (Excel spreadsheet, 1 113K).  

41. Bycatch of fur seals (Arctocephalus forsteri) in New Zealand fisheries, 1990/91-1995/96, and observer coverage. B.F.J.Manly; A. Seyb; D. Fletcher 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 41. 40 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 600K). The supporting datafile is available separately (Excel spreadsheet, 1 113K).  

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40. Rodent bait preferences in non-target birds. A. Styche; H. Speed 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 40. 12 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 69K)

39. Kiore (Rattus exulans) impact on breeding success of Pycroft’s petrels and little shearwaters. R.J. Pierce 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 39. 24 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 223K)

38. Measuring conservation outcomes for depleted biological assets: convergence theory and its applicability to New Zealand. T.D. Wassenaar; S.M. Ferreira 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 38. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 237K)

37. Arrowsmith and Hakatere Ecological Districts, Canterbury, New Zealand: annotated bibliography for conservation. C.J. Burrows 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 37. 46 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 308K)

36. Detecting critical changes in mohua (Mohoua ochrocephala) populations. B. Lawrence 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 36. 24 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 356K)

35. Quantifying abundance of Hector’s dolphins between Farewell Spit and Milford Sound. E. Slooten; S.M. Dawson; W. Rayment 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 35. 18 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 750K)

34. Geographic differentiation in the Australasian great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus australis). Is the New Zealand form a distinct conservation unit? B.C. Robertson; N.J. Gemmell 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 34. 11 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 117K)

33. Assessing seasonal differences in Hooker’s sea lion locations. D. Fletcher 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 33. 9 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 79K)

32. Population decline in the skinks Oligosoma otagense and O. grande at Macraes Flat, Otago. C. Houghton; R. Linkhorn 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 32. 26 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 281K)

31. Management of the invasive alien snail Cantareus aspersus on conservation land. G.M. Barker; C. Watts 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 31. 30 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 139K)

30. Shortjaw kokopu (Galaxias postvectis) in the northern Tararua Ranges: distribution and habitat selection. S. Bowie; I. Henderson 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 30. 21 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 139K)

29. Autopsy report for seabirds killed and returned from New Zealand fisheries, 1 October 1999 to 30 September 2000. C.J.R. Robertson; E.A. Bell 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 29. 41 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 1 092K

28. Autopsy report for seabirds killed and returned from New Zealand fisheries, 1 October 1998 to 30 September 1999. C.J.R. Robertson; E.A. Bell 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 28. 41 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 1 080K

27. Edge effects in a lowland temperate New Zealand rainforest. D.A. Norton 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 27. 33 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 332K)

26. Identification guide to grasshoppers (Orthoptera: Acrididae) in Central Otago and Mackenzie Country. S.J. Morris 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 26. 17 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 203K)

25. Palatability and efficacy of Pestoff 20R bait on mice from Mokoia Island, Rotorua. M. Cleghorn; R. Griffiths 2002. DOC Science Internal Series 25. 15 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 93K)

24. Weka- and kiwi-safe possum trap sets. C. Thomson; B. Warburton; L. Moran 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 24. 16 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 450K)

23. Effects of intervention on the royal albatross population at Taiaroa Head, 1937 - 2001. C.J.R. Robertson 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 23. 13 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 108K)

22. Line-transect survey of Hector’s dolphin abundance between Farewell Spit and Motunau. E. Slooten; S.M. Dawson; S DuFresne; D. Clement 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 22. 15 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 484K)

21. Fine-scale abundance estimates from the 2000/2001 aerial survey of Hector’s dolphins on the South Island west coast. S.M. Dawson 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 21. 9 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 56K

20. Management of introduced conifers in the Beebys Ridge area of Mt Richmond Forest Park. N.J. Ledgard 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 20. 13 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 71K)

19. Potential impacts of mechanical cockle harvesting on shorebirds in Golden and Tasman Bays. F. Schmechel 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 19. 52 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 206K)

18. The eastern rosella (Platycercus eximius) in New Zealand. D.A. Wright; M. Clout 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 18. 27 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 155K)

17. Pachystegia rufa and allied rock daisies: rarity and threats. B. Molloy 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 17. 12 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 70K)

16. Disease risk assessment for translocation of kaki (black stilt), Himantopus novaezelandiae, from captivity to the wild. R. Jakob-Hoff 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 16. 18 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 137K)

15. Condensation in Glow-worm Cave, Waitomo, New Zealand. C. de Freitas; A.A. Schmekal 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 15. 12 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 353K)

14. Cost-effectiveness of exclusion fencing for stoat and other pest control compared with conventional control. B.K. Clapperton; T.D. Day 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 14. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 116K)

13. DNA sexing of brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) from feather samples. A. Grant 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 13. 16 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 127K)

12. Guidelines for surveying and monitoring long-tailed bat populations using line transects. C.F.J. O’Donnell; J.A. Sedgeley 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 12. 20 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 133K

11. Pterostylis micromega, an endangered orchid, in the Chatham Islands. B.P.J. Molloy 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 11. 10 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 53K

10. Taxonomic status of the chafer beetles Prodontria modesta and P. bicolorata. G. Wallis 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 10. 13 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 70K

9. Prospects for biological control of Tradescantia fluminensis Vell. (Commelinaceae). R.J. Standish 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 9. 13 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 247K)

8. Methods to monitor the density and impact of hares (Lepus europaeus) in grasslands in New Zealand. J. Parkes 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 8. 13 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 220K

7. Argentine ant (Linepithema humile) and other adventive ants in New Zealand. R.J. Harris 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 7. 20 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 531K)

6. Oregus inaequalis Castelnau, its distribution, and abundance at Swampy Summit. S.M. Pawson; R.M. Emberson 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 6. 20 p. (Out of print.) 

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5. New Zealand’s most enigmatic moth: what we know about Titanomis sisyrota. R.R.J. Hoare 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 5. 17 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 138K

4. Environmental monitoring and fluctuating asymmetry-study design. D. Hume 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 4. 20 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 122K

3. Environmental changes in Okarito Lagoon, Westland. J. Goff; C. Chagué-Goff; S. Nichol 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 3. 30 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 358K

2. Preliminary modelling of black petrels (Procellaria parkinsoni) to assess population status. C. Hunter; D. Fletcher; P. Scofield 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 2. 42 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 939K

1. Line-transect survey of Hector’s dolphin abundance between Timaru and Long Point, and effect of attraction to survey vessel. S. DuFresne; S. Dawson; E. Slooten 2001. DOC Science Internal Series 1. 19 p. (Out of print.) (PDF, 708K)