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21 July

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Kōkako contingent to converge on Rotorua

21 July

Alan Saunders was a 9-year-old boy with the Hamilton Junior Naturalists Club when he first heard the haunting call of the kōkako.

Salvin's albatross population size at the Snares Western Chain

21 July

This is the final report for POP2025-05 Salvin's albatross Western Chain research. Published July 2026.

Antipodes Island seabird research 2025/26

21 July

This is the final report for POP2025-08 Antipodes Island seabird research 2025/26. Published July 2026.

Delivering the ‘deadman’ to Tongariro River bridge

21 July

Close to 70 tonnes of concrete has been poured ready to hold a new suspension bridge in place on the lower Tongariro River in Tūrangi.

He Kawa Ora mō Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

20 July

Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi invites early comments to help shape He Kawa Ora, the national park management plan for Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. Comments can be made until 20 October 2026.

DOC on high alert after second H5 bird flu case

18 July

With the second case of H5 bird flu confirmed in a kāhu / harrier hawk in the Wairarapa yesterday, DOC has moved the region to a higher alert status.

Bird flu work steps up – second case confirmed

17 July

Work on the ground will step up after confirmation today a single Kāhu, swamp harrier hawk, which was found in the Wairarapa, is the second bird in New Zealand confirmed to have H5 bird flu, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka.

Bird flu updates

17 July

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.

Ulva Island - incursion support

16 July

November 2026 - April 2027: This is a rare opportunity to stay on Ulva Island and work towards maintaining its pest free status.

DOC on alert after H5 bird flu detection

16 July

DOC has plans in place and is closely monitoring the situation following the detection of H5 bird flu in a single migratory brown skua yesterday.

Stewart Island/Rakiura – long term volunteer heritage and visitor team

16 July

October 2026 - March 2027: This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, be a part of an awesome team and visit many backcountry sites around beautiful Stewart Island/Rakiura.

Piopiotahi ecological restoration project

16 July

July 2026 - June 2027: This is a great way to explore Milford Sound/Piopiotahi while checking trap lines and contributing to a worth while predator control project.

Volunteer with Pouteria Charitable Trust

15 July

Get involved with Pouteria Charitable Trust and help with pest plant and animal control on Waiheke Island.

Building the future of sika deer herd management

15 July

New Zealand’s valued sika deer in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka Forest Parks have been designated as the North Island’s first ever Herd of Special Interest (HOSI).

A Purple Pain – high-tech and low-tech combine to beat weeds

15 July

DOC Manawatū rangers are thinking outside the box when it comes to removing invasive plants from the wetlands of Horowhenua.

Kahurangi’s Graham Valley Rd reopens for winter use

15 July

A key road leading into Kahurangi National Park has reopened earlier than expected, after significant repairs were completed ahead of schedule.

Sounds Foreshore Reserve concession application

15 July

Have your say on a lease, licence and easement application by Clive Knolles Family Trust at Monkey Bay. Submissions close at 5 pm on 11 August 2026.

Dog days for duck detection in Retaruke

14 July

Conservation dogs Pip and Ash have secured their re-certification by helping Whanganui rangers locate endangered whio/blue duck in the Retaruke River.

Family friendly hunt targets wild pigs on Aotea

13 July

Hunters took to the bush last weekend on Aotea/Great Barrier Island to compete in a two-day pig hunting competition.