News

You made a mistake over marina, says judge.

20 September 2006

Conservation Minister Chris Carter has had an embarrassing defeat over his decision to veto a multimillion-dollar marina at Whangamata. And he now has to decide whether to risk further humiliation by losing an appeal.

Brash says process holding up vital water project

20 September 2006

National leader Don Brash yesterday slammed the length of time DOC had taken to effectively reject a hydro project proposal but Labour says he's got his facts wrong.

Key Statistics about Tourism

17 July 2006

Tourism is New Zealand's single largest export sector.

Recent DOC work on economic impacts

17 July 2006

The Department of Conservation has released reports on the economic impacts of conservation land

TIA and DOC Concession Allocation Evenings

14 July 2006

TIA and DOC are holding forums in the South Island to discuss the allocation of concessions to operate commercial activities on publicly owned conservation lands.

Abel Tasman proposals unfair on tourism businesses

14 July 2006

Tourism businesses cannot effectively operate in Abel Tasman National Park if they have only five years security of tenure, the Tourism Industry Association says.

DoC Declines Tree Top Walkway in Hokitika Gorge

17 May 2006

The Department of Conservation has declined an application to build a treetop walkway on the Hokitika Gorge Scenic Reserve.

Keeping it Real

01 April 2006

Despite a crackdown, illegal guiding is still a thorn in the side of the Department of Conservation

Deerstalkers angry at hunting rights

13 February 2006

A South Island high-country runholder has been offered exclusive hunting and tourism rights

Tourism pulls its weight

24 January 2006

A thriving tourism sector helps boost New Zealand?s conservation efforts and protects the environment visitors come to enjoy