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The Royal Cam chick has hatched! 🙌 This year is our 10th season of Royal Cam, we'll be celebrating by profiling the amazing species and work happening at Pukekura/Tairoa Head. Help us celebrate by joining the discussion and tuning in to #RoyalCam: doc.govt.nz/royalcam

Saving threatened seabird from rising sea levels. The sea is rapidly rising claiming their home due to climate change, but the recent move of critically threatened Whenua Hou diving petrel to a new site could help secure their future. Find out more: bit.ly/42PJ8TI

Orca incidents prompt plea. Orca pod sightings in two Waikato harbours have prompted our staff to remind boaties, kayakers and jet-skiers about the rules for interactions with marine mammals. Read more: bit.ly/42Q4qAy

More extreme weather predicted for subants. Our recent study is predicting more extreme weather for New Zealand's southernmost subantarctic island, which is likely to impact the sealions, albatross and other threatened species living there. Read more: bit.ly/413OfhL

100s of NZ species highly vulnerable to climate change. A major assessment we have recently released, shows many of New Zealand's native plants and animals are in for a rough time as climate change impacts increase. Find out more: bit.ly/3QbIZm3

Native species compromised by trap vandals. More than 150 remote predator traps set to protect native species in Mt Aspiring National Park have been systematically tampered with. Find out more: bit.ly/4hwhhMI

Signs of hope as Whangamarino Wetlands bounces back from fire. The internationally significant Whangamarino Wetland has proven more resilient to fire than expected, thanks to the healthy state of the peatland before the blaze. Read more: bit.ly/4giNLsF

Whio released for the first time in Moeraki valley. The first juvenile whio in the Moeraki valley, north of Haast, is a milestone for West Coast whio conservation efforts. Find out more: bit.ly/4aQICqA

Tara iti breeding season progressing well. We are cautiously optimistic about the 2024/2025 tara iti/New Zealand fairy tern breeding season, which is tracking within expectations for the critically threatened species. Read more: bit.ly/40TsMa8

Mouse plague threatens rare skink. We plan to control a mouse plague that is threatening to destroy a small population of critically endangered Alborn skinks near Reefton using the toxin brodifacoum in bait stations. Find out more: bit.ly/4gBJssz

Scientists hit the water for Maaui dolphin population survey. We will begin the latest Maaui dolphin abundance estimate survey this week, continuing vital work to monitor and protect one of the world's rarest marine mammals. Read more: bit.ly/4gxwo7y

Spartina control vital to protecting native species. We are leading a spartina control operation that will focus on an infestation of the plants in the inter-tidal areas of Coromandel Harbour later this month. Find out more: bit.ly/4gxYqjk

Next steps for Te Anau Bird Sanctuary. We are exploring alternatives to our management role at Te Anau Bird Sancturary/Te Punanga Manu following a review into the facility and its operations. Find out more: bit.ly/42Q775m

Nursery supercharges Rakitata restoration. Starting from bare ground near Arowhenua Marae in Temuka, a Jobs for Nature project to support the Rakitata River Revival project now employs 11 people. Find out more: bit.ly/3CUgVR6

Takahē released to grow wild population. Efforts to expand a wild population of takahē near Queenstown began last week with the release of 18 birds in the Rees Valley. Read more: bit.ly/4hucdZi

We are reminding the public of the critical importance of protecting tara iti (fairy tern) nesting sites following an incident at Mangawhai Heads in late December 2024, during the birds' peak breeding season. Find out more here: bit.ly/4hDlf6h

Together with partners, we are excited to announce Aotearoa joining the international Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC) to boost conservation efforts on subantarctic Maukahuka/Auckland Island, Rakiura/Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands. bit.ly/3Qsd01a

Frogs impacted by predators, climate change. The latest report on New Zealand amphibians' conservation status confirms higher numbers of Archey's frogs than previously known, although they're still at risk of extinction. Read on: bit.ly/3CUuOPo

Popular Great Walks bookings to open. Bookings for the 2025/26 season for New Zealand's Great Walks and other huts and campsites will open in May. Find out more: bit.ly/3QndIws

Future blooms bright for rare tree daisy. The future looks set to bloom for 1000 seedlings of Nationally Endangered Gardner's tree daisy germinated at Tongariro Prison Nursery. Read more: bit.ly/3XdMNqI