Tag: department_of_conservation
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Search Underway for Two Overdue Climbers on Aoraki Mount Cook
A search is underway for two climbers who are overdue on Aoraki Mount Cook. According to Inspector Vicki Walker, Aoraki Area Commander, "There are currently strong winds and rain in the area." Police Search and Rescue and Department of Conservation…
WorldWeatherDisastersGeneral Weather Aoraki Mount CookSearch and RescueclimbersDepartment of ConservationInspector Vicki WalkerpoliceNew Zealand Police
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Climbers' Bodies Recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook
The bodies of two climbers have been recovered from Aoraki Mount Cook, according to police. The recovery operation involved the Department of Conservation and the Rescue Coordination Centre. Canterbury Aoraki Area Commander Inspector Vicki Walker stated, “We can now begin…
WorldDisastersLaw Enforcement Aoraki Mount CookClimbersRescue Coordination CentreDepartment of ConservationAccidentQueenstownNew Zealand Police
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Southland Police Target Illegal Hunting in Mid Dome Area
Southland Police, the Department of Conservation (DOC), and local farmers are collaborating on ‘The Mid Dome Poaching Project’ to address illegal hunting and trespassing in the Mid Dome Conservation Area. The initiative aims to educate hunters, protect private property, and…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal SouthlandMid Dome Conservation AreaDepartment of Conservationillegal huntingpoachingtrespassingenforcementNew Zealand Police
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Police Seek Public Assistance in Sea Lion Shooting Investigation
Police in Ōamaru are seeking the public's help to find those responsible for shooting three endangered sea lions at the mouth of the Waitaki River on Saturday, August 9th. According to Sergeant Tony Woodbridge, the police were alerted by the…
Law EnforcementWorldSocial IssuesAustralasia ŌamaruWaitaki RiverSea LionsDepartment of ConservationWildlifeShootingNew Zealand Police
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Hunters Encouraged to Prioritize Safety in National Wild Goat Hunting Competition
The annual National Wild Goat Hunting Competition, running from August 1 to November 26, is underway, with Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority reminding hunters about firearms safety. Over 800 hunters participated in 2024, and organizers anticipate even greater…
Politics and GovernmentSportLaw Enforcement National Wild Goat Hunting CompetitionTe Tari PūrekeFirearms SafetyDepartment of ConservationNew Zealand Deerstalkers AssociationEwan KelsallHuntingNew Zealand Police
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New Zealand Amends Wildlife Act to Clarify Incidental Harm Authorizations
The New Zealand Parliament has passed the Wildlife (Authorisations) Amendment Bill, clarifying the government’s authority to permit incidental harm to wildlife from lawful activities. Signed into law on May 12, the bill amends the Wildlife Act 1953, the primary legislation…
Politics and GovernmentLawEnvironmentAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal Wildlife Act 1953Environmental Law InitiativeTama PotakalegislationHigh Court decisionDepartment of ConservationU.S. Library of Congress
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Ill-Prepared Family Rescued on Mt Taranaki; Police Issue Safety Reminder
A family's ill-prepared hike on Mt Taranaki prompted a rescue operation and a safety reminder from police. The family, including a man and two children, were reported overdue from the Pouakai Range around 6:30 pm. A search and rescue team,…
Politics and GovernmentDisastersAustralasiaLaw Enforcement Mt TaranakiSearch and RescueLandSARDepartment of ConservationHiking SafetyPouakai Range