2021 media releases
View DOC media releases from 2021.

Southland

Date: 21 December 2021
DOC is appealing for information about a dead leopard seal, which was decapitated over the weekend at Monkey Island in Southland.

Date: 10 December 2021
Genetic tests have confirmed two new lizard species from discoveries made during DOC surveys in South Island alpine areas last summer.

Date: 16 September 2021
Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation
A suite of new Jobs for Nature projects across the southern South Island have been announced.

Date: 22 June 2021
Four-wheel drive (4WD) access to Careys and Boundary Huts above North Mavora Lake will now be managed due to repeated instances of damage, theft and irresponsible driving behaviour.

Date: 30 April 2021
Source: The Office of the Acting Minister of Conservation
A suite of significant Jobs for Nature projects will boost conservation efforts and create jobs across the southern South Island, Acting Minister for Conservation Dr Ayesha Verrall announced from Te Anau today.

Date: 03 February 2021
DOC is reminding people to tread lightly and follow the rules at their favourite camping spots this Waitangi weekend.