This Department of Conservation (DOC) site has information about the protection of New Zealand's natural and historic heritage, how and where you can enjoy public conservation places and how to get involved in conservation.
Find out about places to visit; national parks; tracks, walks and other activities; and huts, cabins and campsites.
This section pulls together information provided throughout the site and sorts it by region.
Learn about land, marine, plant and animal conservation, heritage protection and managing threats.
Want to get involved? Find out about volunteering, training, teaching resources, events, boards and starting a home or community project.
Look here for jobs, doing business with DOC, permits, tenders and news. Find information on DOC's mandate, structure and role.
DOC publishes a wide range of documents, many of which are available on this site.
Jobs at DOC
Great Walks
Weather
Huts
Business concessions
Restoration planning and monitoring workshops
DOC's Canterbury earthquake response
Birds-a-Plenty Festival
Survey of the distribution and abundance of blue duck (whio) in Kahurangi National Park 2009
Birchwood Homestead consultation - options for the future
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Conservation blog
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Show New Zealand how much you love it by celebrating Conservation Week 2010. Click the image to find out about kids' activities and what's happening in your area.
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DOC wins international honours for conservation work07 September 2010
Farming and conservation: conflict or partnership?07 September 2010
Stay clear of Canterbury tracks and huts until checked by DOC06 September 2010
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