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Whether you’re a local, or you’re here on holiday, we all have a shared responsibility to look after this awesome place.
DOC Sounds of Science podcast
A behind the scenes look at how DOC cares for NZ's native species and natural environment. Our latest episode features DOC legend Herb Christophers sharing his experiences as a science communicator.
World Wildlife Day youth art competition
Show us your favourite wild animal and you could win our CITES prize pack. Competition open 3 to 24 February 2020.
Climate change impacts on our native wildlife
New Zealand has been in a biodiversity crisis for more than 100 years – but the effects of climate change could tip our internationally important species over the edge.
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GPS tracking avoids future Flint incidents
Heroic rescues of frightened dogs from the sub-Antarctic islands will become an even rarer event with the introduction of tracking collars under a new Conservation Dogs Programme (CDP) policy
Milford Track to partly reopen after storm damage
The Minister of Conservation has announced that the Milford Track will be partially reopened from 26 February.
Recipients of 2020 Wild Creations arts initiative announced
Two artists have been selected for this year’s Wild Creations, a joint DOC and Creative New Zealand initiative supporting artists to engage with nature and conservation.
Public feedback sought on marine protection for south eastern South Island
Fisheries New Zealand and DOC are seeking public feedback on a proposed network of marine protected areas off the southeast coast of the South Island.
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