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View the latest information to be added to the site.Application for a concession by NZSki Limited
01 April
Have your say on a concession application by NZSki Limited for a lease, licence and easement within the Remarkables Ski Field Access Road and Rastus Burn Recreation Reserve, Queenstown. Submissions close 3 May 2023.
Trout help critically endangered species
31 March
The Taupō fishery team is helping support the recovery of endangered tara iti / NZ fairy tern.
King Hill Reserve Walking Track
30 March
This is an easy family friendly walk through native trees and plants in the Mamaku Scenic Reserve.
Ross Historic Cemetery Walk
30 March
Discover old gold mining relics on this short walk in the Ross Goldfields area.
Marine ranger “deeply appreciates” local support for Kapiti Marine Reserve
27 March
A new marine reserve ranger has increased efforts to stop illegal fishing inside Kapiti Marine Reserve and thanks locals for their contribution.
Whakapapa Nature Walk
24 March
This sealed loop track gives a glimpse of the unique flora of Tongariro National Park.
Mounds Walk
24 March
This short walk offers good views of the Tongariro National Park volcanoes and surrounding area.
Ridge Track
24 March
This walk rewards the effort of a short climb with panoramic views of Mt Ngauruhoe and the surrounding area.
How to be a low impact hut user
24 March
Get the most out of your stay at a DOC hut, minimise your impact and respect people, wildlife and places.
Bowen Bush Walk
24 March
An easy forest walk that can be joined with Governors Bush Walk to form a nature trail.
Governors Bush Walk
24 March
A delightful bush walk that joins with Bowen Bush Walk to form a nature trail.
Dolphin found dead on Auckland beach
23 March
The body of a Māui or Hector’s dolphin has been found washed up on an Auckland beach.
Bringing kiwi back to Southern Ruahine
23 March
A Manawatu-based Jobs for Nature project is restoring habitat in the Southern Ruahine to bring a North Island eastern brown kiwi population back to the area.
Southern New Zealand dotterel
22 March
The critically endangered Southern New Zealand dotterel only breeds on Stewart Island/Rakiura.
Northern New Zealand dotterel
22 March
The Northern New Zealand dotterel is found in coastal areas around parts of the North Island.
Have you seen koi carp, gambusia or rudd?
22 March
DOC rangers are calling on the public’s help to report sightings of the pest fish koi carp, gambusia and rudd in Taranaki waterways.
Wharekāpu/Paxton Point Conservation Area
21 March
Wharekāpu/Paxton Point Conservation Area is home to sandy white beaches, popular Rarawa campsite and many recreation opportunities.
Dogs help ducks
20 March
Westland whio have recently had their own census with some special dogs helping the enumeration.