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Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2026

28 August

This notice sets the different types of fishing licences available in Fish and Game Regions for the 2026-2027 sports fishing year, and the fees for those licences.

Red Bridge Walk

27 August

This walk connects Red Bridge Road and Hinemoa Terrace with a side track to a lookout overlooking Tairua Habour and Pauanui.

Ruahine ungulate controls were the ‘GOAT’

27 August

A coordinated approach for Ruahine wild goat control operations has indicated significant reduction in numbers, another step toward achieving zero-density goat populations in Ruahine Forest Park.

1 August 2026 - 31 July 2027

26 August

This is a summary of reported Hector's or Māui dolphin incidents during the period 1 August 2026 - 31 July 2027

Goats and deer in the sights of $9.7 m IVL funding

25 August

A four-year funding boost of $9.7 million, announced by Minister for Conservation Tama Potaka today, will help protect New Zealand’s national parks and native ecosystems from wild goats and deer.

Assessing bird species for vaccination

25 August

We have assessed New Zealand's threatened bird species to determine which could benefit from vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as H5 bird flu.

Ōtara Bay Track

24 August

This track passes through regenerating coastal forest, linking Ōtara Bay with Lynch Stream Bay.

Three fishers fined for fishing in Whangārei Harbour Marine Reserve

24 August

Three fishers have each been fined $600 after they were caught fishing inside the Whangārei Harbour Marine Reserve.

Stop pests hitching a ride this whitebait season

24 August

DOC is urging whitebaiters to help keep waterways pest-free this whitebaiting season by following Check, Clean, Dry advice.

Satellite trial puts focus on pest plant

24 August

DOC is using high-resolution satellite images to detect the pest plant Cuscuta campestris (commonly known as golden dodder) within the Whangamarino wetland and at Lake Whangape.

Hector's Dolphin Acoustic Deterrence Devices in Trawl and Set Net Fisheries

24 August

This is the final report for MIT2024-07 Hector's Dolphin Acoustic Deterrence Devices in Trawl and Set Net Fisheries. Published August 2026.

Sustainable Destinations - Aoraki

19 August

We are working with Ngāi Tahu, key stakeholders and local government agencies to respond to current and future visitor pressures at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.

Iconic Klondyke corner damaged by vehicles

19 August

DOC is calling for information from the public after discovering serious damage from vehicles to Klondyke Corner Campsite, a significant area in Arthur’s Pass National Park.

Rūnanga receives funding for community-led wetland restoration project

19 August

Te Taumutu Rūnanga will be able to advance its plans to restore the wetland area of Muriwai o Whata (Coopers Lagoon) thanks to recently announced funding of $521,733 from the DOC’s Community Fund.

DOC awards $9.2 million to boost community-led conservation

19 August

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka today announced $9.2 million of DOC Community Fund funding will go to 20 community groups delivering conservation projects across New Zealand.

DOC Community Fund successful applications 2026

19 August

View a list of projects that were successful in the DOC Community Fund 2026 funding round.

Application by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ)

19 August

Have your say on an application submitted by Fire and Emergency New Zealand 126047-OTH. Submissions close 5 pm 15 September 2026.

Campbell Island seabird research 2025/26

18 August

This is the final annual report for year 1 of POP2025-09 Campbell Island seabird research 2025/26. Published August 2026.

Auckland Islands albatross and petrel research 2025–26

18 August

This is the final annual report for year 1 of POP2025-04 Auckland Islands seabird research: Gibson's and white-capped albatross. Published August 2026.

$1.7 million for Chatham Islands from DOC Community Fund

18 August

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced $1.7 million in funding from the 2026 DOC Community Fund for two projects on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Islands.