Wild cat
Did you know in 1987, over six weeks, a single dog on the loose in Waitangi State Forest killed 500 of the 900 kiwi living there? Find out the impacts pets can have on New Zealand's wildlife.
Learn about some of the wildlife most vulnerable to attack by pets and what can be done to prevent these incidents.
Public awareness and enforcement are two ways DOC is working to stop pets from destroying New Zealand's native wildlife.
Be a responsible pet owner. Learn what you can do to reduce the chances of your pets coming into conflict with native wildlife.
International conservation agreements
DOC online and field based training
View the Ghosts of Gondwana documentary on NZ on Screen