A man who leapt from a boat into the water near two orcas has been slapped with a $600 infringement in an incident DOC staff say displays a shocking and stupid attitude to protected marine mammals.
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Public complaints rise over marine mammal disturbances by boats and jet skis
The Department of Conservation’s marine technical advisor, Hannah Hendriks, says DOC has received numerous complaints from the public about boaties and jet skiers getting too close to marine mammals.
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Taupō trout fishery licence fees confirmed for new season
The Department of Conservation has confirmed Taupō Fishing District licence fees for the 2023-24 season.
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DOC announces new whitebait season start date
This year's whitebait season will take place from 1 September to 30 October throughout New Zealand, says the Department of Conservation.
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Boatie fined for illegal island landing
An Auckland man who illegally landed on a pest-free conservation island has been slapped with an $800 fine.
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