Date: 27 August 2010
Due to heavy rain and river conditions the whitebait season has got off to a slow start. However, DOC staff still seized five nets from whitebaiters fishing in rivers in the Gisborne Whakatane Area.
Date: 10 August 2010
Sunday 15th August marks the start of another whitebait fishing season for areas other than the West Coast of the South Island. Whitebaiters are reminded that DOC staff will be patrolling fishing sites to check people are abiding by the whitebaiting regulations.
Date: 08 July 2010
DOC staff say a dolphin carcass washed up on Matakana Island yesterday afternoon is probably Moko the bottlenose dolphin.
Date: 06 July 2010
A joint interagency co-operation between DOC and Ministry of Fisheries resulted in the prosecution of a Gisborne man for taking 16 crayfish and 42 kina from Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve.
Date: 16 June 2010
The Matawai and Motu communities have celebrated Arbor Day and Matariki.
Date: 18 May 2010
A Te Runanga o Ngati Porou Trainee Cadets partnership with Department of Conservation (DOC) has proven to be a successful initiative.
Date: 07 May 2010
The man who pleaded guilty to whitebait offences appeared in the Ruatoria Court charged with whitebait offences last week.
Date: 27 April 2010
In Mid March, a mapping project commenced of the historic Ngati Porou Pa site, Hungahungatoroa in the Karakatuwhero Valley, Te Araroa.
Date: 15 April 2010
DOC staff lend a hand to Potaka Marae around the East Cape.
Date: 29 March 2010
DOC wants the public’s assistance with an unusual request to locate any photos taken of Moko (the bottlenose dolphin) with his teeth.
Date: 31 March 2010
Strong vocal compositions that best captured the theme and included the words "Fish for the Future" were the winners in the Sea Week "Best Composition" announced earlier this month.
Date: 12 March 2010
The 18th March marks the 40th anniversary of the stranding of 59 sperm whales on the northern end of Wainui Beach, Gisborne.
Date: 02 March 2010
The Hawke's Bay marine environment, and efforts being being made to protect it, will be highlighted at Seaweek Sunday on 7 March.
Date: 02 March 2010
Department of Conservation (DOC) are urging you to think about the contribution you make to sustainable fishing through Seaweek this year which starts this Sunday 7th March.
Date: 24 February 2010
As a result of Moko’s (the bottlenose dolphin) continued presence at West End, Otarawairere and the Whakatane Heads, DOC again repeat their public warning message about safety.
Date: 12 February 2010
DOC is very pleased with the outcome following this week’s prosecutions in the Opotiki District Court.
Date: 16 February 2010
Sharpen those vocal skills! DOC and Turanga FM are encouraging entries in the lead up to Seaweek (7-14 March) in the “Fish for the Future Best Composition” competition.
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