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Places and activities to enjoy this summer

Summer will see many of us out and about recharging in nature. Let’s treasure our heritage, wildlife and landscapes, and keep ourselves and others safe.

26 January 2023

Magic Millbrook welcomes native birds home

Players at the famous Millbrook Golf Course will receive a warm welcome of renewed bird song as a result of hard work from the staff and community to control invasive predators, and provide habitat for precious native plants and animals.

Lighting fires on public conservation land

Find out when and where you can light fires at huts, campsites and in the backcountry on public conservation land.

Know before you go

Take care of Aotearoa, and always be prepared for your trip.

DOC Sounds of Science podcast

Our mighty and iconic kauri is under threat from a notorious fungus-type pathogen. In our newest episode, ranger Hana Harris shares her passion for kauri, and tips for how you can help.

Dogs on conservation land

Where you can take your dog on public conservation land, disability assist dogs, avian awareness training and why dog access is controlled.

New pack in / pack out rules to start at DOC Whangarei camps

DOC is reminding visitors that a 'pack in, pack out' waste management policy for its campgrounds in the wider Whangarei area starts on 1 February.

Seal sightings citizen science project extended

A citizen science project encouraging the public to report sightings of kekeno/NZ fur seals around the upper North Island has been extended into summer.

Wayward weka found in Manaia

Manaia man Pete Andreoli did a double take when he saw a weka wandering around a back yard in the little South Taranaki township.

Rāhui at Ōpoutere Beach

A rāhui has been placed over Ōpoutere Beach, the Wharekawa Harbour and Wharekawa River following a drowning and missing person search.

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