http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Content for Department of Conservation en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:15:04 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/headlines.cfm?o_id=258 Up to six Government departments face investigation in the hunt for the sources of leaked Cabinet papers. State Services Commissioner Ian Rennie yesterday announced investigations into the leaking of the two papers detailing mining... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/article.cfm?o_id=258&objectid=10632962&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:16 +1200 The National-led Government appears to have lost its way. It seems to me that Prime Minister John Key's intricate and inclusive coalition arrangement, rather than ensuring National's re-election next year, is shaping up to generate... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/article.cfm?o_id=258&objectid=10632620&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:20 +1200 Mining companies say they have no interest in mining ecologically sensitive areas of the Coromandel Peninsula and do not believe there is pressure from the industry to enter national parks. This week, conservation group Forest... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/article.cfm?o_id=258&objectid=10632712&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Passionate about conservation? Keen and enthusiastic and hard working? Conservation may be the job for you. The Department of Conservation (DoC) works with Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) to provide a trainee... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/article.cfm?o_id=258&objectid=10631971&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 If ever there's a slow night on talkback, I can guarantee callers will come if I drop 1080 on them. A lot of people, especially the hunters, have very strong views on the use of this poison to control pests. They absolutely hate... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/article.cfm?o_id=258&objectid=10631862&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 A historic North Shore Army building with sweeping views over the Hauraki Gulf is to be opened as a restaurant. The Department of Conservation plans to lease a World War II era officers' mess hall - which is empty apart from occasional... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/article.cfm?o_id=258&objectid=10631440&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 New Zealand possums are dying and going to waste even as demand for their fur increases, says an industry body. Textiles New Zealand has entered discussions with the Department of Conservation (DoC) and Animal Health Board to boost... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/article.cfm?o_id=258&objectid=10630784&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +1200 Department of Conservation contractors have accused other contractors, who were flying helicopters, of dropping 1080 poison pellets on them while spraying weeds in Taranaki. A 12-man crew were spraying weeds in Lucy's Gully, about... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/article.cfm?o_id=258&objectid=10630609&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Farmers battling the Crown over land under the Northern Gateway toll road intend blocking contractors from demolishing a hay store on the Waiwera River property this morning. Michael Wech says the Crown has wrongly claimed a 3ha... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/article.cfm?o_id=258&objectid=10630588&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 The Taranaki District Health Board is investigating claims that the Department of Conservation showered its own workers with 1080 poison during an aerial drop. DOC sub-contractors told One News they saw a helicopter spraying weeds... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/article.cfm?o_id=258&objectid=10630498&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:36:02 +1200 The search for two men who activated an emergency locator beacon on Aoraki/Mt Cook on Friday has been stood down, following confirmation they are safe and well. The Rescue Coordination Centre launched a search after receiving the... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/article.cfm?o_id=258&objectid=10630453&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:47:32 +1200 Two foreign tourists, one thought to be suffering from hypothermia, were to spend last night on NZ's highest mountain in temperatures of minus 20C after weather hampered search efforts. The Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Wellington... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/article.cfm?o_id=258&objectid=10630272&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Native birds are finding their way back to Rangitoto and Motutapu islands after a controversial poison drop programme all but cleared the islands of rats and mice. Department of Conservation project manager Richard Griffiths said... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/department-of-conservation/news/article.cfm?o_id=258&objectid=10629964&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200