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1080 poses low risk to fernbird populations

Date:  19 August 2010
The Department of Conservation says a West Coast research project has confirmed that 1080 poses only a minimal risk to fernbird populations.

Brunner Mine - an historic site renewed

Date:  25 May 2010
On Saturday 15th May the Brunner Mine site was opened celebrating the developments that have been completed over the last few years.

Road death huge blow to rare rowi kiwi

Date:  20 May 2010
Cee Cee, one of the best-known rowi kiwi, was found dead on the side of Ōkārito Road on May 13.

DOC to appeal Mokihinui decision

Date:  29 April 2010
The Department of Conservation has today lodged papers with the Environment Court appealing the decision to grant resource consent for the Mokihinui Hydro Proposal on the West Coast.

Hector's dolphin dies in likely set net entanglement

Date:  12 April 2010
A Massey University pathology report has identified that a Hector's dolphin found beachcast near Greymouth in February is likely to have died as a result of becoming entangled in a set net.

Passion and fond memories at anniversary celebrations

Date:  28 March 2010
The 150 attendees at the Westland Tai Poutini National Park 50th anniversary celebrations enjoyed this historic event immensely.

Rio Tinto land gifted at Punakaiki

Date:  11 March 2010
A block of land gifted by Rio Tinto at Punakaiki will help to protect the significant values of forest in the adjoining Nikau reserve.

Pup put through its paces to help save kiwi

Date:  05 March 2010
A new dog has joined DOC's rowi kiwi team to help save this critically endangered species.

Community unites to condemn Okarito fires

Date:  05 March 2010
A reward put up to catch those responsible for last month’s spate of deliberately lit fires in Okarito Kiwi Zone has reached $8600.

Otira - the world rata capital

Date:  25 February 2010
A cute little village on the West Coast side of the Southern Alps called Otira is now the rata capital of the world - next time you are going through slow down and take a look.

Registrations open for Westland Tai Poutini National Park Reunion

Date:  22 January 2010
Registrations have opened for the 50th Anniversary of the Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Register now for a fun weekend.

 

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