CAMPING THE KIWI WAY

New licence system for Taupō trout fishery

Purchasing fishing licences for the Taupō Trout Fishery will be easier under a new licence sales system that began in June.Image:An angler on the Tongariro River ©DOC ckw.nz/trout-taupo

Rare slab hut refurbishment keeps traditional ways alive

A refurbishment of the West Coast’s Slaty Creek Hut has served as a catalyst for rangers to learn about wood working methods used by pioneers. Image: Slab Creek Hut ©DOC ckw.nz/slab-hut

Fossicking rules broken as gold fever strikes

West Coast DOC Rangers are concerned that gold fossickers breaking rules are potentially threatening the stability of the Slab Hut Creek Campsite, south of Reefton on the West Coast. There have been problems with fossickers mining into the creek bank which could result in the creek eroding into the campground. ckw.nz/slab-hut-gold

Watch out for ruru/morepork

DOC is reminding the public to keep an eye out for ruru with five injured or sick birds from the West Coast being cared for in the past month. ckw.nz/ruru

Image: Usha the ruru ©South Island Wildlife Hospital 🏕️