Australasian crested grebe/pūteketeke and chick
Image: John Reid | ©
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Only fly your drone with a permit
Arrange a permit before you visit if you want to fly a drone over conservation land or near marine mammals. Keeping our people, places and wildlife safe is what we do.
Give wildlife space
We share the responsibility to look after the species that make this place unique – join us by observing the following guidance.
Take your litter with you
Remember to leave nature how you found it – keeping our country litter free is what we do. Always be prepared to carry your litter. There are no bins in the bush.
Safety in the outdoors
5 essential things to do before you go to ensure you have a great trip and make it home.
MoreMedia releases
Waitangi the tītī has returned
Waitangi the tītī/Cook’s petrel has returned to his nesting site at Poutiri Ao ō Tāne for a second year, and this time has brought friends with him.
DOC not able to rescue protected bird
A red billed gull had to be euthanised after being caught on a fishing line and hook at Cathedral Cove today.
Maungauika/North Head Historic Reserve management transfer
The administration and routine maintenance of Maungauika/North Head Historic Reserve will transfer from DOC to the Tūpuna Maunga Authority on Friday 18 January 2019.
Endangered whio gain more ground at Big Wainihinihi
The release of 20 whio on the West Coast today has grown the population of the Central Southern Alps Whio Security Site, inland from Hokitika, which has also increased in size.
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