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Fiordland moose - sightings and advice

Liam White made this Official Information request to Department of Conservation

The request was successful.

From: Liam White

Dear Department of Conservation,

I request the following information regarding the potential continued presence of Moose / Elk (A. alces) in Fiordland National Park, held by DOC.

Since 1995:

*Reports of moose sightings from members of the public.
*Any advice held by DOC on the presence of moose in the Fiordland National Park.

Any other information that would be relevant to determine the current status and history of moose in the Fiordland National Park.

The official position of DOC on the "Fiordland moose question".

Yours faithfully,

Liam White

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Kia ora Liam,
Thank you for your official information request to the Department of
Conservation, received on 31/03/2026.
Your reference number is OIAD-6226.
 
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later than 01/05/2026, being 20 working days after the day your request
was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will
notify you of an extension of that timeframe.
If you have any queries email us at [1][email address].
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Attachment OIAD 6226 Attachment 2 Trip Report.pdf
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Attachment OIAD 6226 Response White.pdf
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Attachment OIAD 6226 Attachment 1 Communications Plan.pdf
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Kia ora Liam,

Please find attached the Department of Conservation’s response to your
request, which we received on 31/03/2026.

If you have any queries email us at [1][email address]. 

Ngā mihi

Government Services

Department of Conservation

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