DOC's Auckland Operations Manager Kirsty Prior says DOC takes these offences very seriously. "There are no excuses for setting nets in a marine reserve,.
Results from DOC's bird monitoring in November 2020 show mohua numbers have risen again since the last survey in 2018, with a nearly 35-fold increase in.
The popular competition, managed by the Department of Conservation's Maniapoto District staff, is traditionally held in the annual deer roar in autumn..
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Waitomo-based project protects jobs and nature
“This $500,000 project will save ten local jobs by deploying workers from Discover Waitomo into nature-based jobs. They will be undertaking local track maintenance and improve the Ruakuri bush walk and scenic reserve and other culturally significant areas.”
Discover Waitomo’s parent company – Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) – is a key employer in the area.
“The workers will also carry out pest control and dune restoration on the Kiritehere/Kawhia coast as well as riparian planting as part of the Marokapa river enhancement project with the Waikato Regional Council,” Kiri Allan said.
“The project will create an engaged pool of locals in the region who are passionate about conservation, well trained, and work in a seasonal industry in which they will have an ongoing ability to participate in conservation work and train others.”
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Tread lightly to keep Mavora Lakes special
DOC Fiordland principal recreation ranger Grant Tremain says with a run of long weekends on the horizon, now is a great time to remind campers, trampers and outdoor enthusiasts to share the spaces respectfully.
“In the Southland region we’re lucky to have places like Mavora Lakes just a stone’s throw from civilisation. That makes it a very popular place with locals and those from further afield coming to enjoy this special place.
However, that can lead to some issues, Grant says.
“One of the great things about Mavora is that you can do a range of different things like motorbiking, four-wheel driving (4WD) and taking your dog or horse, that can’t be done in other areas like National Parks.