Department Of Conservation
New powers against poachers proposed
The government is proposing to give Department of Conservation rangers the power to arrest suspected smugglers and poachers. Audio
Businesses on DoC land not effectively monitored
Companies granted permission to use Department of Conservation land are often falling to meet the conditions they are asked to fulfill in return. Audio
Power lines insulated to protect falcons
A power line company has installed insulation at some of its sites to stop falcons being electrocuted. Audio
Department of Conservation says ecosystems taking a sting
The Department of Conservation is worried about large scale honey operations on its land. Audio
DoC admits Northland forests at risk
The Department of Conservation is acknowledging that the state of the Northland's native forests is serious, after accusations of pest control neglect. Video, Audio
Ruataniwha Dam land swap 'dangerous precedent'
A decision to revoke the protected status of conservation land to make way for the Ruataniwha Dam may be unlawful, Forest and Bird says.
Rangitoto Ships Recycled
It's been one man's quest to record the whereabouts of ships scuttled on Rangitoto island before they vanish. Audio, Gallery
DOC warns tourists to heed weather advice
Two tourists are lucky to be alive after being rescued from sub zero conditions on a mountain in the South Island this weekend; The Department of Conservation's services manager is John Wotherspoon. Audio
DOC staff still unhappy two years after restructure
A leaked survey shows staff at the Department of Conservation feel underpaid, have little confidence in their senior managers and more than half of those surveyed are thinking about looking for a new… Audio
Rare Mudfish, the Farmer and the School
A population of rare South Canterbury mudfish are benefiting from a community project involving the St Andrews School, the farmer and the Working Waters Trust Audio
Rare Mudfish, the Farmer and the School
A population of rare South Canterbury mudfish are benefiting from a community project involving the St Andrews School, the farmer and the Working Waters Trust
AudioPets as predators on DoC's pest-free islands
The Department of Conservation is warning pet owners to keep their furry friends well away from predator-free islands after a cat jumped over the side of a boat and survived four and a half months on… Audio
DoC apologises for increasing walkers on the Routeburn Track
The Department of Conservation has apologised for letting a private company take more walkers on the Routeburn Track. Audio
DOC hails success of controversial 1080 campaign
The Department of Conservation's had a pat on the back for the results of its controversial 1080 aerial drop programme despite the poisoning of three native birds. Audio
DoC report says department is "frustrated, confused"
A new report into the structure of the Department of Conservation has found the organisation is confused and frustrated. Lou Sanson is DoC's Director-General. Audio
Spectrum for 9 November 2014
If you'd given the best years of your life in the service of your employer you'd like to retire to life of gelato ice-creams and kids' "fluffy" drinks, right? Find out more about Jak the rodent dog. Audio
Mobile app is created to entice more children to the outdoors
Wellington City Council has developed a mobile phone app which aims to get more kids out of the house and enjoying the sunshine. Audio
1080 clouds start of trout fishing season
Fish and Game is advising anglers not to eat fish caught in areas where the Department of Conservation has been dropping the poison, although DOC maintains the risk is incredibly low. Audio
Locals prepare to take protest and court action
Locals from a small Coromandel town are preparing to take protest and court action to stop a company resuming mining in the Karangahake Gorge. Audio
An inside look into life as a hut warden
Trampers visiting the Abel Tasman national park this summer will be greeted by a warden each night as they make themselves at home in one of the many Department of Conservation-operated huts within… Audio