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Dog, Raoul Island.

Dog access on conservation land

Learn more about where and why controlled dog areas have been established on conservation lands.

Fishing on Lake Taupo. Photo: Kim Turia.

Fishing

Anglers will find numerous opportunities for fishing in public conservation areas, including the world-famous Taupo fishery. Find out where these fishing opportunities are.

Aerial view of Kapiti Island, looking north to south. Photo: Kevin L.Jones.

Kapiti Island Nature Reserve

Kapiti is one of the few accessible island nature reserves. There you can observe birds that are either very rare or absent from the mainland. Access is by permit only.

Hunter with sight. Photo: C. Rudge.

Hunting

Find out about hunting on public conservation lands and view places you can do this.

Kakapo juvenile eating Supplejack berries, Codfish Island. Photo: Tui De Roy.

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)

Learn about CITES - The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora - and the permits you need to import or export endangered species.

Matata Wildlife Refuge.

Guidelines for researchers planning to work in Bay of Plenty Conservancy

Guidelines for minimising risks to researchers, the public, Department of Conservation structures and facilities, NZ's indigenous fauna and flora, and sites within the Bay of Plenty Conservancy from any research activity.