DOC and the owners of Great Mercury have eradicated rats and cats to enhance the native wildlife and improve the conservation of 'threatened' and 'at risk' plants.
Arawai Kākāriki is ecologically restoring three of New Zealand’s foremost estuarine and freshwater wetland sites.
Battle for our Birds is DOC's successful national predator control programme that protects our most vulnerable native species.
These two large-scale ecological restoration projects in Hawke’s Bay are transforming the way pest management, research, and education is carried out and creating new ways to inspire community involvement.
The South West NZ Endangered Species Charitable Trust works with DOC to restore Coal Island in Fiordland National Park. The aim is to establish a world class sanctuary for rare and endangered native species.
DOC travelled to the Antipodes Island in winter 2016 and eradicated mice with support from our partners the Morgan Foundation, WWF-New Zealand, Island Conservation and the New Zealand public.
Learn about DOC's work to prepare an eradication plan for pigs and cats on Auckland Island.
Experience Momorangi gives campers and day visitors the opportunity to enjoy, learn about and be involved in restoration of Momorangi Bay Scenic Reserve.
The Glaciers to Wetlands Restoration Project aims to restore the Ōkārito wetland system and has been made possible by funding from the Air New Zealand Environment Trust.
Goat control work is being carried out on Arapawa Island Scenic Reserve to protect distinctive native vegetation.
DOC and Ngati Rangi iwi are involved with Karioi Rahui, an ecological restoration project on the southern slopes of Mt Ruapehu.
Find out about this major conservation project working to restore the Kepler area to its former state.
Mainland islands aim to protect and restore habitats on the mainland of New Zealand through intensive management of introduced pests. Learn what makes each of our five mainland islands special.
An ambitious programme to eradicate marram grass from the dune systems is underway at Mason Bay, Rakiura National Park.
This pest management project protects a wide range of native flora and fauna in the iconic Matukituki Valley. It will benefit native species, ecosystems and recreational users.
Ngā Whenua Rāhui is a funding programme that exists to protect the natural integrity of Māori land and preserve mātauranga Māori.
This project aims to restore Pigeon Island, a 73 ha inshore island in Dusky Sound, to its former biological glory.
This community-based conservation project is restoring the biodiversity on Pomona Island, Lake Manapōuri.
Find out about this community-driven project dedicated to the protection and enhancement of kōwhai trees in Otago.
The islands of Ipipiri/eastern Bay of Islands are coming alive. Project Island Song is leading the restoration of this archipelago, returning native plant and animal species for all to enjoy.
Project Kākā aims to restore the diverse native forest bird, insect and plant communities in Tararua Forest Park.
Project River Recovery maintains and restores braided river and wetland habitat in the South Island’s upper Waitaki Basin for the benefit of its native plants and animals, some of which are only found in, or only breed in, this region.
Donations from trampers on the Routeburn Track have enabled the set up of over 180 stoat trap boxes in the area to help protect native species.
This project is helping increase native species in Sinbad Gully by reducing invasive pests.
Located on the wild and remote Fiordland coast, Dusky Sound is the focus of a cutting edge project to see it restored to one of the most intact ecosystems on Earth.
The 'Treasure Islands' campaign is a joint initiative between DOC and Auckland Council to help protect conservation islands in the Hauraki Gulf.
The Waikite valley of the Central North Island is steeped in geothermal activity, and home to rare geothermal vegetation.
DOC is working with the wider community on an exciting project to restore the Waimea Inlet, adjacent to the city of Nelson.