Thursday, 11 February 2021, 10:52 am Work to find out more about South Westland lizard species has been given a helping hand through Jobs for Nature. Very little is known about native lizard species in South Westland despite the area containing plenty of excellent lizard habitat. Last year, the Department of Conservation (DOC) announced the rediscovery of the Ōkārito gecko, after only a handful of historic sightings. With a boost from the Jobs for Nature programme, new rangers from Makaawhio Rūnanga and local businesses have been undertaking monitoring work to discover more about South Westland lizards. The Government’s Jobs for Nature programme is a $1.245 billion investment in