Learn DOC's response to the questions raised by the fishing lobby group Option 4.
Review background documents for the proposed Great Barrier Island Marine Reserve.
This report describes the results of a survey of fish abundance in the Cape Rodney to Okakari Point Marine Reserve.
This report describes results from a lobster survey in the Cape Rodney to Okakari Point Marine Reserve.
View the material prepared for Government observers on the identification of protected corals known to be caught incidental to fishing.
DOC's response to the issues raised by those who objected outright or with qualifications to the Great Barrier Island (GBI) marine reserve proposal.
This brochure outlines measures you can take to prevent rodents and unwanted plants and insects from invading New Zealand's offshore islands.
Review the depth-stratified ecological survey conducted at two sites (Meyer Island and West Chanter Island).
Review a report on findings from a monitoring programme at Long Island-Kokomohua Marine Reserve.
Review a report on surveys carried out at Motu Manawa-Pollen Island Marine Reserve.
The island has a long history of Maori occupation. A human and animal quarantine station operated 1872-1941, subsequently used as New Zealand's primary naval training base to 1963. The remnant concrete water tower is a well-known Gulf landmark.
The island was extensively used for gardening from at least 1400 by Ngati tai the principal iwi. The Sunde 'footprints' site is a widely acclaimed archaeological site. The 1936 military fortifications survive relatively complete including a rare set of 12 barracks buildings.
DOC manages a range of historic sites around New Zealand. This register provides a list of sites in each conservancy.
This brochure provides information on New Zealand fairy tern/tara-iti, the work DOC is doing to protect New Zealand's rarest bird, and how you can help.
This document will guide landowners, community groups and other parties interested in the recovery of pāteke.
Find out how targeted pest control can help our vulnerable native species that are under attack by imported predators.
This factsheet explains why rainbow skinks are a threat. It shows you what they look like, where they are currently found, and lets you know how you can help prevent the spread of rainbow skinks.
Review public comments on a proposed marine reserve on the north-eastern coast of Great Barrier Island.
In 1894 over 120 people died when the SS Wairarapa was wrecked on Great Barrier Island in New Zealand's third biggest maritime disaster.
The 1863-64 Waikato War was one of the most controversial and influential episodes in New Zealand's colonial development. This fort site in South Auckland is significant as one of only ten military sites that are protected and open to visitors.
Te Maraeroa Flat on Hauturu was extensively used for cultivation by Māori then Pākehā. The ground was never disturbed by powered machinery and so has high archaeological value.
Learn facts and features about Mangere Mountain, which is one of the largest and best preserved volcano in the Auckland region.
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