DOC 'silenced' as advocate, Otago board member says
The Department of Conservation's role as an advocate for the environment has been questioned by an Otago Conservation Board member.
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The benefits of tenure review
New Zealand gains from more diversified use of former leasehold land freeholded through the land tenure review process, writes Brian Usherwood.
Haast land swap approved
A land swap to allow the realignment of the road and a new bridge at the Gates of Haast has been approved by the Otago Conservation Board - subject to regular updates on monitoring the work.
Robins get fighting chance
Seminar to help preserve jewelled geckos
Poaching, management and the tracking of jewelled geckos are some of the topics to be discussed at a workshop being held tomorrow.
Residents to place barriers blocking campervans
Trek raises $9000 for kiwis
Shack the shark dives to a record 1200m
Reserve proposal raises concern
A proposal to sell a Department of Conservation reserve in Waikouaiti has aroused concern in the town.
Little protection for Nevis
Niall Watson warns of dire and irreversible consequences if tenure review proposals for two properties in Central Otago's Nevis Valley proceed unchanged.