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Date: 18 November 2021 DOC is opting to protect the historic fabric of Otago’s Sam Summers Hut, by changing its status to day visitor use only.
Date: 29 October 2021 Campers organising trips to campsites between Wanaka and Makarora this summer may need to adjust their plans due to issues with two campground septic systems.
Date: 08 October 2021 The Albert Town end of the Upper Clutha Track near Wanaka is closed for the coming weeks to protect a pair of New Zealand falcon/kārearea nesting in the area.
Date: 25 September 2021 The albatrosses at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head are on track for a record-breaking breeding season, as their Royal Cam star Tiaki takes to the skies.
Date: 21 September 2021 Ōamaru building owners are encouraged to regularly check their roofs to prevent red-billed gulls/tarāpunga from settling in for the breeding season.
Date: 20 August 2021 DOC is reminding people to connect with nature responsibly and close to home during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Date: 06 August 2021 Government, iwi, NGOs, rehabilitation groups, rangers and researchers will come together tomorrow to share and collaborate on their work to save nationally endangered hoiho/yellow-eyed penguins following a series of terrible breeding seasons.
Date: 15 July 2021 DOC is sad to report the death of a toroa/northern royal albatross chick at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head.
Date: 07 May 2021 An intensive hunt for lizards in the South Island mountains this summer has led to the discovery of what could be several new skink and gecko species.
Date: 30 April 2021 Source: The Office of the Acting Minister of Conservation A suite of significant Jobs for Nature projects will boost conservation efforts and create jobs across the southern South Island, Acting Minister for Conservation Dr Ayesha Verrall announced from Te Anau today.
Date: 14 April 2021 Children connecting with nature at 18 Wild Dunedin NZ Festival of Nature events will be able to redeem an exclusive medal, thanks to the support of Toyota Kiwi Guardians.
Date: 11 February 2021 One of Mount Aspiring National Park’s most popular day walks – the Rob Roy Track, has officially reopened, DOC announced today.