Learn more about the use of 1080 in Northland.
View a summary report on all aspects of the Whangarei Kiwi Sanctuary operations for the 2009-2010 species year.
The overall aim of this project is to collate and review scientific information that has been generated on the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve since 1983 to increase our overall understanding of the Poor Knights Islands ecosystem.
In August 2010 DOC is treating the Aponga Settlement Scenic Reserve and surrounds (Rarewarewa) with sodium monofluroacetate (1080). The toxin will be placed in bait stations along marked lines to control rats and possums in the reserve.
This factsheet provides information on how to identify Argentine ants, what actions to take if you notice an infestation, and how you can help prevent spreading them elsewhere.
Read about Cape Brett Lighthouse, one of the many lighthouses along New Zealand's coast.
This report evaluates a range of boundary options for a marine reserve proposed at Mimiwhangata.
The Bream Bay Strategic Plan is an operational strategy for the conservation of Bream Bay, a 10-km coastal strip on Northland's east coast.
This book is kept at the Cape Brett Hut. Visitors can browse the book during their stay and learn more about the history of this fascinating place.
View the material prepared for Government observers on the identification of protected corals known to be caught incidental to fishing.
The brochure includes illustrations of some marine mammals you may encounter in the Bay of Islands. It outlines how to behave around marine mammals, and lists local marine mammal tourism operators.
This brochure outlines measures you can take to prevent rodents and unwanted plants and insects from invading New Zealand's offshore islands.
This is a guiding document to assist agencies, community groups and landowners involved in kiwi and kiwi habitat protection in the greater Kaitaia Area.
In the past two years, wildfires have swept through more than 280 hectares of Northland forest and bush. It cost more than $960,000 and hundreds of hours to fight those fires. Find out how you can help in this factsheet. English and Te Reo Maori version available.
This report describes the methods used to produce the data, results and discussion including potential uses of this mapping resource. View the completed maps of this project.
This report identifies and discusses possible effects that the Mimiwhangata marine reserve proposal may have on recreational and commercial fishing.
DOC manages a range of historic sites around New Zealand. This register provides a list of sites in each conservancy.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Ahipara Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Aupouri Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Kaipara Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Kaikohe Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Kerikeri Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Manaia Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Maungataniwha Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Otamatea Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Puketi Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Tangihua Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Te Paki Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Tokatoka Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Tutamoe Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Waipu Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Whangarei Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Whangaroa Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
This is a reconnaissance survey report about the Whangaruru Ecological District for the Protected Natural Areas Programme.
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 report describes the history, fabric, and national context of Oihi Mission Station. It also outlines the significance and management of this historic site.
This document will guide landowners, community groups and other parties interested in the recovery of pāteke.
View the report about Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve and Mimiwhangata Marine Park fish monitoring 2009. It evaluates the performance of 3 alternative management strategies.
This report details the changes in the shallow subtidal reef communities at the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve after eight years of no-take protection.
Find out how targeted pest control can help our vulnerable native species that are under attack by imported predators.
The Puhipuhi site today is testimony to failed business ventures: there remains an opencast quarry, extensive railway system, dam, and impressive remains of the WWII-era plant where mercury was extracted from its ore.
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.
This report sets out advice on processes involved in recording oral histories and traditions, based on the author's experience of an oral history project focused on the Ruapekapeka Pa site in Northland.
Find out about the threat dogs pose to kiwi in Northland and how you can help our kiwi.
The Department of Conservation's Whangarei Area Office in partnership with the Ngatiwai Trust Board plan to enhance the native species and habitats on Taranga Island by eradicating rats from the island.
View the strategic plan for Northland brown kiwi, 2010-2019 and beyond.
This booklet is designed as a field guide to 50 highly threatened plants that occur in Northland.
This report reviews the risk of incidental transfer of freshwater pest plants through DOC's activities related to the survey and monitoring of New Zealand mudfish populations.
View a poster about Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve - Motukaroro, showing the marine habitat, what you will see there, plants and animals, and describing the history of the reserve.
View a poster about Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve - Waikaraka, showing the fish, shellfish and bird life you will see, and outlining the history of the reserve.
This information sheet about the Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve includes aerial photographs of Motukaroro and Waikaraka showing the boundaries of the reserves.
Whether you meant to start it, or it got away from you - there are consequences. This factsheet tells you more. English and Te Reo Maori version available.