The Minister for Hunting and Fishing has designated Fiordland wapiti deer as New Zealand’s first Herd of Special Interest (HOSI).
Nature needs all of us, and the good news is that making a difference doesn’t always require heaps of time and energy.
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in New Zealand. DOC is working closely with the Ministry for Primary Industries, Ministry of Health, and Health New Zealand to respond to the arrival of bird flu.
Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi invites early comments to help shape He Kawa Ora, the national park management plan for Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. Comments can be made until 20 October 2026.
Learn about Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia, a marine protection network in the Otago region.
Discover small ways you can reconnect with nature and make a big difference this winter.
Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager has issued a call to action to Kiwis, encouraging people to get behind the mission to control wild goat numbers and help protect New Zealand’s landscapes.
Ngāi Tahu Farming has been chosen as the preferred farming operator for iconic Molesworth Recreation Reserve.
A smoother Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride experience is coming for visitors, with 15 new structures – bridges and boardwalks – on the way for the Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka sections.
Dianne and Selwyn June are testament to the adage that in retirement "you end one job but find yourself doing several more".