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DOC statement: Outcome of Wildlife Act investigation

07 April

Read DOC's statement re: Outcome of Wildlife Act investigation focused on stony corals.

Application for a Marine Mammal Permit by Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Board

07 April

Have your say on marine mammal permit applications by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Board. Submissions close at 11:59 pm on 5 May 2026.

Application for a marine mammal permit by Puke Ariki Museum (Taranaki)

07 April

Have your say on a permit application to possess publicly donated marine mammal specimens for display purposes. Submissions close at 11:59 pm on 5 May 2026.

Historic viaducts closed for safety, Hump Ridge Track remains open

02 April

People out naturing in Southern Fiordland this long weekend should be aware of the ongoing closure of three historic structures.

Rat detections on predator free island highlights importance of biosecurity network

02 April

A second rat incursion on predator free Ulva Island this year highlights the value of the island's strong biosecurity surveillance network.

Clean gear to stop weed spread on Easter outings

02 April

Those heading out naturing over Easter are asked to check and clean their gear before getting into the hills, to stop the spread of invasive weeds.

Applications for Coronet Peak Ski Huts

02 April

Have your say on applications by the Otago Ski Club and Rocky Gully Ski Club to lease areas of Coronet Peak Recreation Reserve in Queenstown. Submissions close on 4 May 2026.

Advice to Ministers 2025

01 April

Find a list of briefings and memos DOC provided the Minister in 2025.

Kapiti takes aim at 'possums of freshwater'

01 April

A Kapiti Coast catchment is well on the way to becoming free of koi carp, a noxious introduced fish that leaves a trail of destruction.

Motueka District Museum Trust

01 April

Have your say on a marine mammal permit application by Motueka District Museum Trust. Submissions close 29 April 2026.

Charging for access to some public conservation land

31 March

This regulatory impact statement assesses options relating to how DOC could charge visitors to access conservation land.

Limitations on competitive allocation of certain concessions on conservation land

31 March

This regulatory impact statement assesses options to enable the competitive allocation of concessions and considers what limits that should apply.

DOC hut with ‘best view in New Zealand’ gets a makeover

31 March

The iconic Mueller Hut in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park has had a spruce up, which is no easy feat.

New Zealand leads protection of world’s rarest seabirds

31 March

Some of the world’s rarest seabirds have a new level of international protection following adoption of a New Zealand-led proposal under the Convention on Migratory Species.

Kiwi caught on camera a Pureora milestone

30 March

A rare kiwi has been captured on a trail camera in the northern Pureora Forest's Waipapa block – the first recorded sighting of the species in the area for more than 25 years.

DOC investigates black-billed gull deaths

27 March

DOC is appealing for information on the poisoning of threatened and protected native gulls on the Te Anau lakefront this summer.

AI traps for Heaphy a first for DOC

26 March

An AI trap network being set up around huts on the Heaphy Track will reduce both pest numbers and time spent maintaining traps on this iconic New Zealand walk.

Illegal fishing spikes in marine reserve, public tips welcomed

26 March

DOC staff say illegal fishing activity this summer in Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula’s Pōhatu marine reserve is the highest in 10 years.

Hunters asked to watch for weeds this roar

26 March

Hunters operating in New Zealand's remote places during the roar are being asked to keep an eye out for invasive weeds and report any sightings, and to clean their gear before heading out.

Ready, set, naturing: DOC Great Walk, hut and campsite bookings open from 12 May

26 March

Dust off the tramping boots and warm up those clicking fingers - bookings for DOC's Great Walks, huts and campsites for the 2026/27 season open from 12 May.