Department Of Conservation
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
Pets 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
Kakapo,Takahe teams to merge under DOC restructure
The Department of Conservation says it's merging the teams that protect two of the country's most endangered birds to ensure the species are better off in the long-term. Audio
Voyage to Campbell Island
The Navy frigate Te Kaha heads south to the Furious Fifties to deliver timber for a new boardwalk on Campbell Island. Audio
Insight Sunday 23 December 2007: Kiwi Recovery
Insight reports on efforts to keep up Kiwi numbers, including the Department of Conservation's special super breeding male. Audio