Department of Conservation

Photo of a tūī resting on a branch.

Image: Richard Rossiter | ©

Whether you’re a local, or you’re here on holiday, we all have a shared responsibility to look after this awesome place.

22 January 2020

Seven days in paradise – a guide to camp hosting in the Abel Tasman

On New Year’s Eve two community rangers were dropped off at Onetahuti Beach in Abel Tasman National Park to become first time volunteer camp hosts.

DOC Sounds of Science podcast

A behind the scenes look at how DOC cares for New Zealand's unique native species and natural environment.

Consultation on changes to whitebait management

Have your say on proposed changes to how we manage whitebait in New Zealand. Submissions close 9 am, 2 March 2020.

Events in your region

Take part in one of our many conservation events this summer.

Kauri dieback

DOC is responsible for protecting kauri on public conservation land and other land it manages, including many of New Zealand’s most significant kauri forests.

Cape Kidnappers rockfall hazards update

The 1.5 km DOC-managed track, which forms part of the 9 km Cape Kidnappers walking track, will remain closed while a Quantitative Risk Assessment report goes through the final stages of review.