2021 media releases
View DOC media releases from 2021.

Manawatu/Whanganui

Date: 06 May 2021
Locally-loved Sunrise Hut and Sunrise Track in the Ruahine Forest Park are open once again following renovations and improvements, says the Department of Conservation (DOC).

Date: 22 April 2021
A single report of a bed-bug attack has seen three huts on the Whanganui Journey Great Walk being treated as if they have an infestation.

Date: 19 April 2021
More seals/kekeno are currently turning up on Whanganui beaches and DOC is asking people to give them space and leave them be.