Discover some of our best short walks. They’re easy to get to and great for families – there’s something for everyone.
Two rangatahi Māori have been working closely with kākāpō as kaiāwhina taonga rangers during the recent kākāpō breeding season. Co-designed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and the Department of Conservation.
H5 bird flu (H5N1 avian influenza) has been detected in New Zealand.
The whitebait fishing season is open. Find out when, where and how to fish for whitebait in New Zealand and the Chatham Islands.
The Conservation Amendment Bill aims to modernise the way conservation land is managed, support economic growth, and deliver stronger conservation outcomes.
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.
DOC staff have met with the Hahei Residents and Ratepayers Association (HRRA) for a second time to work through next steps for the Hahei Beach Short Walk.
Amazing drone images of an elusive and critically endangered wetland bird are helping DOC locate and understand nesting activity.
With at-risk flesh-footed shearwaters returning to NZ shores over the next couple of months, DOC reminds recreational fishers and beachgoers to take extra care to protect these seabirds from fishing gear and plastic waste.
DOC and Ngāti Konohi are inviting the public to have their say on the 25-year review of Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve.