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Tongariro Alpine Crossing booking system information for concessionaires

02 October

Find Tongariro Alpine Crossing booking system information for concessionaires.

Sustainable visitor management for Tongariro

02 October

DOC is implementing a range of changes to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing to better manage the pressures and strengthen cultural and heritage values in the area.

BBC Natural History and Factual Productions Ltd permit application

02 October

Have your say on an application for a permit under the Mari ne Mammals Protection Act 1978 by BBC Natural History and Factual Productions Limited. Submissions close 31 October 2023.

Application for a marine mammal permit by Cruise Milford NZ Limited

30 September

Have your say on an application for a marine mammal permit submitted by Cruise Milford NZ Limited. Submissions close 30 October 2023.

Application from Fiordland Expeditions Limited for a marine mammal permit

30 September

Have your say on an application for a marine mammal permit submitted by Fiordland Expeditions Limited. Submissions close 30 October 2023.

Characterisation of protected coral interactions

29 September

This is the final report for INT2021-02: Characterisation of protected coral interactions.

Matuku-hūrepo/Australasian bittern killed on Dargaville roads

29 September

Two critically threatened matuku-hūrepo/Australasian bittern were killed on a stretch of State Highway 12 between Rotu Forest and Maitahi, just outside Dargaville in recent weeks.

Hump Ridge Track upgrade extended to October 2024

29 September

DOC says the project to upgrade Tuatapere’s Hump Ridge track has been slowed by supply chain delays, weather conditions and arduous terrain.

Application from Carlos Wilkie for a marine mammal permit

28 September

Have your say on a permit application from Carlos Wilkie to hold, import, and export one carved sperm whale jawbone. Submissions close 25 October 2023.

Application from WSP Wildwater Productions for a filming permit

28 September

Have your say on a permit application by WSP Wildwater Productions to film New Zealand fur seals on the Kaikoura Coastline and Ohau Falls by the use of a drone. Submissions close 25 October 2023.

Application from Terry Hartley Langdale-Hunt for a marine mammal permit

28 September

Have your say on a permit application Intention to grant a marine mammal permit to Terry Hartley Langdale-Hunt to import and hold three carved humpback whale bones from Tonga. Submissions close 25 October 2023. Application from Terry Hartley Langdale-Hunt for a marine mammal permit

Stewart Island hunting block availability October - December 2024

28 September

Check when Stewart Island hunting blocks are available during October - December, before making an online booking request.

Deep diving into decades of uncatalogued corals

28 September

This is the final report for POP2022-04: Deep diving into decades of uncatalogued corals.

Many Southern tracks open, but caution advised

28 September

Tracks and infrastructure on public conservation land in flood-affected Southland and Otago have held up well but visitors are still advised to exercise caution and keep up to date with relevant information.

More kea seen at Nelson Lakes

27 September

More kea are being seen in the Nelson Lakes area to the delight of visitors and DOC staff, and it’s an encouraging sign their numbers there are growing.

Identification of marine mammals captured in NZ fisheries 2021/22

26 September

This the annual report for INT2020-02 Identification of marine mammals captured in New Zealand fisheries in 2020/21 (1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022).

May to October (winter season)

26 September

Find out about walking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from May to October.

Damage expected in Southland and Otago

22 September

DOC is expecting flood damage across conservation areas in Southland and Otago and is advising people to reconsider any backcountry travel.

Southland flooding

22 September

The State of Emergency across Southland and parts of Otago has been lifted.

Pearse Valley Route to Pearse River Resurgence

21 September

Tramp up the Pearse River to the Pearse River Resurgence.