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Tough times for Kaimanawa horses

Date:  11 May 2010
The economic pinch is having far reaching affects, seen in the low number of applications to adopt Kaimanawa horses this year.

Digger flys into Ruahine Forest Park

Date:  27 April 2010
A 1.8 tonne digger is being used by DOC staff to maintain and repair the track from the Petersons Road car park to Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge and down to the Oroua River campsite.

Weed spraying contractor advised 48 hours ahead of Taranaki operation

Date:  08 March 2010
The Department of Conservation is rejecting suggestions a group of weed sprayers were not advised about its recent 1080 operation targeting possums and rats on Mt Taranaki.

Cycle trail development continues in Central North Island

Date:  22 February 2010
A community consultation process about progress with construction and opportunities created by the “Central North Island Rail Trail” and “Mountains to Sea” cycle trails will take place next week.

Ruahine Forest Park access

Date:  22 February 2010
When planning a trip in the Ruahine ranges, contact the local DOC office to find out about access requirements.

New hut for Matemateaonga Track

Date:  12 February 2010
Construction began recently on a new hut going into the Matemateaonga Track.

World Wetlands Day trip

Date:  29 January 2010
On 28 February Forest and Bird Manawatu are leading a wetland trip as part of the “Seven Wonders” summer nature programme.

Dead little blue penguins

Date:  13 January 2010
Nearly 30 dead or dying little blue penguins have been found washed up along the Taranaki coastline in the last couple of days from Warea in the south to Waiiti beach in the north.

 

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