Our work

Freshwater restoration

We lead a range of programmes that are restoring New Zealand’s precious rivers, lakes and wetlands.

Our heritage

DOC manages the largest heritage portfolio in the country. We care for the places that shaped New Zealand’s history and tell our stories so that you can discover, enjoy and share them now and for generations to come.

Managing threats to nature

We manage threats to places and species, including fire, biosecurity and climate change.

Maps and data

Explore our nature with interactive mapping tools and free downloadable data.

Monitoring and reporting

We assess the performance of our conservation programmes to report on progress and improve effectiveness.

Places with projects

We're restoring the diversity of native plants and animals on conservation land.

Research and development

Conservation research and development ideas, and summer scholarship projects we are involved in.

Species programmes

These species-specific programmes protect our native wildlife.

Recreation projects

Our recreation work helps to get people engaged with nature. Here are some of the projects we have for recreation.