Enjoy some of our best short walks. They’re easy to get to and great for families – there’s something for everyone.
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.
Turn your wild goat hunt – whether it's your first or your fourth, solo or with mates – into meaningful action. Help reduce pressure on New Zealand's landscapes and go in the draw to win.
Whether you're an experienced outdoor professional or looking to take your first step into conservation, we encourage you to get involved.
Discover small ways you can reconnect with nature and make a big difference this winter.
‘Love zones’ are helping threatened īnanga recover from Cyclone Gabrielle, with delighted DOC rangers finding clutches of īnanga eggs in these artificial spawning grounds.
The car park at popular marine reserve at Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island in Leigh will be the next DOC site to introduce paid parking, following the successful pilot at three South Island locations.
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.