Department of Conservation stories
One NZ & DOC partner to boost high-tech conservation efforts
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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One New Zealand partners with the Department of Conservation to boost connectivity and tech for DOC rangers, enhancing conservation across remote New Zealand areas.
AI cameras help save Motutapu Island's rare birds
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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A Norway rat has been eradicated from Motutapu Island in the Hauraki Gulf with the use of DOC's AI camera.
Herenga ā Nuku launches offline topographic maps for Pocket Maps
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa unveils a new topographic basemap for its Pocket Maps app, combining offline access and detailed terrain info to aid outdoor enthusiasts.
RAD project marks impressive 2023 with donations & accolades
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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In 2023, the Recycle A Device (RAD) project achieved remarkable milestones, including donating 2,374 laptops and winning notable accolades.
University of Sydney taps into AWS to save threatened species
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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Researchers at the University of Sydney are using Amazon Web Services to analyse genetic data and develop strategies to save Australia's threatened species.
PhD student's wildlife-monitoring drone wins award
Wed, 5th Dec 2018
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A Massey University PhD student's innovative drone for monitoring New Zealand’s endangered yellow-eyed penguins has won the Innovate 2018 competition.
From San Francisco to the Southern Ocean: The tale of a Saildrone shipwreck
Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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The case of a missing saildrone that set off from San Francisco three years ago has finally been solved right here in New Zealand.
Calling all green innovators – Entries for WWF Innovation Awards now open
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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The search is on for big, bold, game-changing ideas and new solutions to New Zealand’s greatest environmental challenges.
8 businesses that launched te reo Maori initiatives for Maori Language Week
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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Businesses in New Zealand are launching initiatives to celebrate Maori Language Week and promote the use of the Maori language.
Trading partners learnt of 1080 threat last month
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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International trading partners first learnt of threats to contaminate New Zealand-manufactured infant milk formula with 1080 poison in February, more.