DOC is working to protect New Zealand’s native species, ecosystems, outdoor recreation and heritage sites from climate change. New Zealand's biodiversity and natural landscapes are being affected by ...

These tracks link the Rangitata River valley near Mesopotamia with Round Hill by Lake Tekapo. They are part of Te Araroa. Be aware of avalanche run-out zones from June to November. Avoid using Stone ...

No one is allowed in the water within 300 m of a marine mammal. No vessel to approach within 300 m of marine mammals – if your vessel breaches the 300 m rule for a marine mammal you must stop. You ...

The East Coast Hawke’s Bay Conservation Board is the community’s voice in conservation management in the region. The board gives advice to DOC on local conservation matters and carries out important ...

We want to know what you think about the next five years of Predator Free 2050. It’s easy to have your say. Submissions close at 5 pm 30 June 2025.

Aerially applied 1080 bait is a necessary and effective method for protecting native wildlife, but some people have concerns about its use. There’s a lot of misinformation out there about 1080. Below ...

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules. The walk to the viewing area winds gently through the rainforest, with glimpses of the mountain tops, waterfalls and the upper glacier. A short uphill ...

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, formerly known as Egmont National Park, can be found on the western coast of New Zealand's North Island. Here the volcano Taranaki rules supreme.

Fur seals and sea lions are distinguished from other seals by their external ear flaps and hind flippers which rotate forward, allowing them to move quickly on land. New Zealand fur seals can be ...

Kākāpō at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari have completed their first season of booming – something that has not been heard on the North Island of mainland Aotearoa for more than a century.

Taumarunui nature enthusiasts are invited to create their own predator control plan and learn how to implement it with accredited training coming to Taumarunui on 21 and 22 May. Invasive predators ...

DOC's Director-General, Penny Nelson, has granted Whakapapa Holdings Limited (WHL) a 10-year concession to operate Whakapapa ski field. The concession gives WHL the ability to operate the ski field, ...