New Zealand’s nature is special and unique, but many people don’t know it’s also in serious trouble. More than 4000 native species are threatened or at risk of extinction – one of the highest proportions in the world.

DOC has completed an allocation process for new concessions.

DOC has finalised the allocation process for new land and water-based concessions in Abel Tasman National Park, Abel Tasman Foreshore Scenic Reserve and Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve.

Have your say on the future of marine management in Kaikōura. Submissions closed 11 November 2025.

DOC has run a competitive allocation process to decide on a new operator for Molesworth Recreation Reserve. Ngāi Tahu Farming has been chosen as the preferred farming operator.

Following this consultation, the Minister for Hunting and Fishing announced publication of a final herd management plan and designation of sika deer in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka forest parks and Kaweka Conservation Area as a Herd of Special Interest on 15 July 2026.

Following this consultation, the Minister for Hunting and Fishing announced publication of a final herd management plan and designation of Fiordland wapiti as a Herd of Special Interest on 13 July 2026.

Proposed Plan Change 1 – Regional Coastal Plan: Kermadec and Subantarctic Islands.

We are updating Aotearoa New Zealand’s World Heritage Tentative List. This is the first step towards World Heritage status. Applications closed on 30 January 2026.