Trap thieves strike again

16:57 Thu, 14 Mar

More than 25 pest traps have been stolen from Okura Bush. The theft was discovered last month on the walkway, between the sandspit and Karepiro...

Poaching increase at busy beaches

08:00 Tue, 13 Feb

DOC is investigating two alleged incidents at Leigh’s Goat Island. While the return of decent summer weather has been welcomed by most, it also appears...

Harbour walkway remains closed

11:00 Thu, 8 Feb

The Department of Conservation has confirmed it has no plans to reopen the popular walkway around Leigh Harbour, or Omaha Cove, anytime soon The northern...

Kauri dieback stations cause concern

08:00 Mon, 5 Feb

Left, the kauri dieback cleaning station at the Govan Wilson Road end of the trail. Photo, Bruce Martin. Right, walking tracks are busy with summer...

Is there hope for Okura Bush walkway?

12:16 Fri, 26 Jan

The long-closed southern portion of the Okura Bush walkway, battered by last summer’s extreme weather, is to remain off-limits for the foreseeable future – and...

Campsite spaces still available

15:03 Mon, 20 Nov

As the Department of Conservation prepares to host some 60,000 campers over the summer, at more than 300 campsites across New Zealand, space is still...