Tramping and the Environment
DoC Plans a Central North Island Rail Trail
DoC is planning a major rail trail between the historic settlements of Pureora and Ongarue, based on the very successful Otago Central Rail Trail.
Kiwi pair discovered near Tauranga
For the first time in 10 years North Island brown kiwi have been confirmed in the Opuiaki Forest, near Tauranga and they appear to be breeding.
Second chick for Maungatautari?
A signal from a chick timer transmitter attached to Robin, a three year old male kiwi on Maungatautari, indicates he is incubating an egg.
Maungatautari Trust staff have raced to the southern enclosure to check on the health of two takahe and eight kiwi after Trust volunteers reported seeing one couple walking three dogs and another couple walking two dogs in the wildlife reserve.
Historic Lake Taupo project one step closer
Environment Waikato is one step closer to ensuring the clear, blue water of Lake Taupo is protected for future generations of New Zealanders.