D_in_NZ Let me assure you that there is a big difference between DOC Head Office and the local conservancies; and not always for the better.
DOC HQ had no regard for the flying competency of Saxton Snr or Jnr in regard to the pounamu theft prosecution.
But, on the otherside of the coin! Local DOC staff in various conservancies have made some appalling decisions over the years in regard to helo ops. Like contracting guys who didn't have an ATL through to guys who made incredibly bad flying decisions e.g. crash into the crater lake of Mount Ruapehu.
TK