Department of Conservation

Two visitors on the jetty on Lake Te Anau

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Know before you go

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

13 March 2023

The Last of Wētā

Thought mind-controlling fungus was confined to the realms of critically acclaimed television shows? Well, it’s my great displeasure to tell you that it is not.

Alerts

Find out about changes in conservation areas that might affect the safety or enjoyment of your trip.

Cyclone Gabrielle

Cyclone Gabrielle has severely impacted parts of the North Island. Many DOC facilities in the affected regions are closed.

Briefing to the incoming Minister of Conservation 2023

Read DOC's briefing to the incoming Minister of Conservation on their portfolio, the Department of Conservation, and our work.

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.

Dogs help ducks

Westland whio have recently had their own census with some special dogs helping the enumeration.

Pureora hunting competition returns for 2023

The popular and long-running Pureora hunting competition returns this year after a COVID-related hiatus.

DOC urges dog control following penguin deaths

DOC is urging dog owners to keep their pets under control following the deaths of two yellow-eyed penguins/hoiho.

DOC and iwi call for information on shot tākapu

DOC and Taranaki Iwi are asking for information after a native tākapu/Australasian gannet was found shot at Tuiraho (Stent Road), a popular surfing beach in Taranaki.

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