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New rules making it easier to build backcountry huts take effect today, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick and Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones announced today.

The signing of the Conservation Accord is a significant milestone for conservation management in the lower Waikato River catchment, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said today.

Projects protecting coastal habitats, lowland forest, wetlands and threatened species will benefit from the latest funding round of the Biodiversity Funds, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard and C

All national parks will now be protected from mining, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick announced today.

Four new marine mammal sanctuaries will increase protection for the unique Hector’s and Maui’s dolphins and have been formally declared today by Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick.

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced further steps to enhance hunting and to increase the benefits it brings to native biodiversity.

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today celebrated the start of the construction of Wellington Zoo’s new animal hospital 'Nest'.

The new Community Conservation Fund launched today will help community groups to restore important native areas on public land, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick said.

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick and Far North Mayor Wayne Brown today announced the purchase of the last remaining block of land still in private ownership in the Kororipo-Kerikeri Basin.&nbsp

Conservation Week 2008 was celebrated at the Loder Cup awards tonight.  Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick honoured local Nelson botanist Shannel Courtney, presenting him with New Zealand&rs

Australia and New Zealand’s leadership in whale conservation has been strengthened following talks between the two governments in New Zealand today. 

New Zealand and Australia have a long history of working together on a range of international conservation and environmental issues and today’s visit by Australian Environment Minister Peter

Conservation Week 2008 (7-14 September) has kicked off in style, with the opening of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve on Wellington’s south coast.

Today’s handover of Chelsea Estate Park on Auckland’s North Shore guarantees public access to the area, protects important forests and preserves a significant part of Auckland’s h

To reduce the risk of didymo spread, Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today agreed to the New Zealand Fish and Game Council recommendation to restrict the use of footwear with felt soles by fis

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced this year’s appointments to all fourteen of New Zealand’s Conservation Boards.

A Memorandum of Understanding signed today between Brazil and New Zealand will lead to cooperation in the management, research and protection of natural protected areas Conservation Minister Steve

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced an energy-saving pilot programme that sees the Department of Conservation (DOC) installing solar water heating systems on sites throughout the c

Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today welcomed the news that Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today welcomed the news that some large whale species are slowly recovering, but warned that t

A new pragmatic approach to the regulation of deer farms will reduce administrative costs for farmers and enable the Department of Conservation (DOC) to focus its efforts on keeping parts of New Ze