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Orca ‘body slam’ shocks DOC, results in fine

A man who leapt from a boat into the water near two orcas has been slapped with a $600 infringement in an incident DOC staff say displays a shocking and stupid attitude to protected marine mammals.Read More

Shannon WilliamsJune 12, 2024, 10:09 amJune 12, 2024

Looking back: Gulf Craft Ambassador 32

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Public complaints rise over marine mammal disturbances by boats and jet skis

The Department of Conservation’s marine technical advisor, Hannah Hendriks, says DOC has received numerous complaints from the public about boaties and jet skiers getting too close to marine mammals. “This
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Shannon WilliamsFebruary 29, 2024, 10:03 pmFebruary 29, 2024

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Taupō trout fishery licence fees confirmed for new season

The Department of Conservation has confirmed Taupō Fishing District licence fees for the 2023-24 season.
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Staff WriterJune 21, 2023, 7:06 pmJune 21, 2023

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DOC announces new whitebait season start date

This year's whitebait season will take place from 1 September to 30 October throughout New Zealand, says the Department of Conservation.
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Staff WriterAugust 11, 2022, 6:55 amAugust 11, 2022

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Boatie fined for illegal island landing

An Auckland man who illegally landed on a pest-free conservation island has been slapped with an $800 fine.
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Staff WriterJune 17, 2022, 11:44 amJune 17, 2022