The tiny protected forest of Pukaha in the Wairarapa is all that remains of the once vast 70 Mile Bush. Find out how the last part is protected and what wildlife is coming back.
Nga Manu Nature Reserve on the Kapiti Coast is not only a great place to go to check out the local wildlife, but it also has an important role in rehabilitating injured native birds.
The Pukaha Mount Bruce mainland island also functions as an outdoor classroom where thousands of children a year learn about their natural heritage.
The Waikanae Estuary, just north of Wellington, was dying, slowly but surely. It was being strangled by weeds and hemmed in by houses. But all is not lost thanks to some passionate estuary-minded locals.
Watch a video on how to eat in style when you're out in the wild.
The Old Government Buildings in Wellington are the world’s largest wooden office buildings. It’s also the site of the very first smokefree workplace in New Zealand!
In Wellington city you'll find a thriving rainforest, where many of New Zealand’s endangered animals are being given a safe place to live. Welcome to the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary.
In this video you get up close and personal with a North Island brown kiwi and learn about why our iconic national birds are so fascinating and why they need our help.
Here’s a riddle for you: What’s bluish-grey, has a long tail and short wings, hops from branch to branch and was close to extinction up until the 1990s? Watch this video to learn more.
The historic woolshed on Mana Island had been restored but what’s a woolshed without sheep? Luckily, some students came up with a solution. Watch this video to learn what it was.
Matiu/Somes Island sits in the middle of Wellington Harbour. This video explores the island's history and its many roles, including quarantine station, military outpost and now wildlife refuge.
New Zealand has more species of lizard for its climate than anywhere else in the world. Find out in this video why we aren’t seeing many and learn about our native reptiles and what’s holding them back.
Watch this video to discover how DOC works with Nga Manu and Victoria University of Wellington, to help recover our ancient taonga: Tuatara.
Tiritiri Matangi, Ulva Island, and Kapiti Island are all open sanctuaries that you can visit. Watch this video to see what you can find and see at these sanctuaries.
New Zealand is known as a ‘land of birds’, but we do have one type of mammal, the ancient and tiny native bats. This video takes you into the batcave to meet these elusive and mysterious animals.
Martinborough is famous here in New Zealand and overseas for its thriving wine industries, but at Ata Rangi vineyard they have a big focus on the protection of native trees through Project Crimson.
In this video you'll learn about the takahē. Once thought extinct, they were rediscovered in 1948. Though still highly endangered, some takahē survive on offshore islands like Mana Island, near Wellington.
Meet Don Merton. Watch this video to discover how Don and his team were instrumental in the survival of New Zealand's black robin on the Chatham Islands.
Many of us don't exactly have a very favourable opinion of eels. But at Pukaha Mount Bruce, there’s a lot to learn about tuna/eels and the incredible journey they must make to survive.
Being a wildlife photographer is a creative way that you can enjoy New Zealand’s picturesque landscapes, and fascinating wildlife. Watch this video for some tips on wildlife photography.
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