Places with projects

Introduction

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

Northland

Project Island Song - Wildlife sanctuary, Bay of Islands

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.

Auckland

Rangitoto and Motutapu islands restoration project

This project began in 2009 aiming to remove the seven remaining animal pests from the islands. Rangitoto and Motutapu were officially declared pest free on 27 August 2011.

Treasure Islands

The 'Treasure Islands' campaign is a joint initiative between DOC and Auckland Council to help protect conservation islands in the Hauraki Gulf.

Coromandel

Ahuahu-Great Mercury Island - pest free

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.

Waikato

Arawai Kākāriki wetland restoration programme

Arawai Kākāriki is ecologically restoring three of New Zealand’s foremost estuarine and freshwater wetland sites.

Bay of Plenty

Central North Island

Karioi Rahui

DOC and Ngati Rangi iwi are involved with Karioi Rahui, an ecological restoration project on the southern slopes of Mt Ruapehu.

Tongariro Forest whio

Tongariro Forest is one of eight security sites for whio, and has the highest numbers of pairs protected and the highest density of birds than anywhere else in the country.

Waikite valley restoration

The Waikite valley of the Central North Island is steeped in geothermal activity, and home to rare geothermal vegetation.

Manawatu/Whanganui

Kia Wharite restoration project

This project aims to protect some of our most precious taonga in a stunning and little-known area of the Whanganui National Park.

Manganui o te Ao River whio

The Manganui o te Ao River along with other smaller mountain rivers hold high numbers of whio.

Hawke’s Bay

Cape to City and Poutiri Ao ō Tāne

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.

Wairarapa

Project Kākā: Tararua Nature Recovery

Project Kākā aims to restore the diverse native forest bird, insect and plant communities in Tararua Forest Park.

Protecting Waiohine bats in Tararua Forest Park

Find out about our attempts to protect a threatened colony of short-tailed bats in the Tararua Forest Park.

Wellington/Kapiti

Project Kākā: Tararua Nature Recovery

Project Kākā aims to restore the diverse native forest bird, insect and plant communities in Tararua Forest Park.

Nelson/Tasman

Goat control on Arapawa Island Scenic Reserve

Goat control work is being carried out on Arapawa Island Scenic Reserve to protect distinctive native vegetation.

Waimea Inlet restoration project

DOC is working with the wider community on an exciting project to restore the Waimea Inlet, adjacent to the city of Nelson.

Marlborough

Experience Momorangi

Experience Momorangi gives campers and day visitors the opportunity to enjoy, learn about and be involved in restoration of Momorangi Bay Scenic Reserve.

Goat control on Arapawa Island Scenic Reserve

Goat control work is being carried out on Arapawa Island Scenic Reserve to protect distinctive native vegetation.

West Coast

Glaciers to Wetlands Restoration Project

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.

Oparara blue duck

Get information about the Oparara Blue Duck Protection Programme, sponsored by Solid Energy.

Styx-Arahura River project

Learn about the long-term goal to establish a population whio/blue duck in Styx-Arahura Valleys on the West Coast. The project is sponsored by Solid Energy.

Te Maruia Waka Huia programme

This integrated species protection programme operates in the beech forests that line the Maruia Valley.

West Coast sustainable whitebait fishery project

This sustainable fishery project aims to enhance whitebait habitats on the West Coast.

Canterbury

Arawai Kākāriki wetland restoration programme

Arawai Kākāriki is ecologically restoring three of New Zealand’s foremost estuarine and freshwater wetland sites.

Motukarara Conservation Nursery

Motukarara Conservation Nursery grows Canterbury plants exclusively. View information on the nursery and how to plan and maintain a native garden.

Project River Recovery

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.

Wilding trees in Mackenzie/Waitaki

How DOC is managing the wilding tree problem in the Mackenzie basin and upper Waitaki valley.

Otago

Lead the Way programme

Lead the Way encourages Dunedin dog owners to become wildlife certified so they can be better prepared when interacting with coastal wildlife.

Matukituki Valley Protection Project

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.

Project Gold

Find out about this community-driven project dedicated to the protection and enhancement of kōwhai trees in Otago.

Fiordland

Chalky Island conservation

This small Fiordland island has a big conservation story and even boasts its own species of skink.

Coal Island restoration

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.

Eglinton valley conservation

This scenic highlight on the drive to Milford Sound is home to some important conservation projects.

Eglinton Valley lesser short-tailed bat monitoring programme

The population of South Island lesser short-tailed bats in the Eglinton Valley is the only known viable population of this species on mainland South Island.

Fiordland species monitoring and translocations

Monitoring and translocation projects are conducted each year for endangered species in Fiordland.

Kepler Mountains conservation and education

This mainland site acts like an island refuge for some of our most endangered species. It's a hotspot of educational opportunities and home to our most accessible Great Walk.

Kids Restore the Kepler

Find out about this major conservation project working to restore the Kepler area to its former state.

Northern Fiordland whio

The Northern Fiordland Whio 'Security Site' located in Fiordland National Park is one of eight sites identified as a priority for whio management in the national whio recovery plan.

Pigeon Island Restoration Project

This project aims to restore Pigeon Island, a 73 ha inshore island in Dusky Sound, to its former biological glory.

Pomona Island restoration

This community-based conservation project is restoring the biodiversity on Pomona Island, Lake Manapōuri.

Routeburn and Upper Hollyford Restoration Project

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.

Secretary Island Restoration Project

Secretary Island is reaping the rewards of over a decade of conservation efforts and the results are priceless.

Sinbad Sanctuary Project

This project is helping increase native species in Sinbad Gully by reducing invasive pests.

Tamatea/Dusky Sound restoration project

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.

Southland

Arawai Kākāriki wetland restoration programme

Arawai Kākāriki is ecologically restoring three of New Zealand’s foremost estuarine and freshwater wetland sites.

Eradicating mice from Antipodes Island

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.

Eradicating pigs and cats on the Auckland Islands

Learn about DOC's work to prepare an eradication plan for pigs and cats on Auckland Island.

Marram grass control at Mason Bay

An ambitious programme to eradicate marram grass from the dune systems is underway at Mason Bay, Rakiura National Park.

Maukahuka: Pest Free Auckland Island

Following the successful eradication of mice from Antipodes Island, DOC is currently investigating the feasibility of eradicating pigs, cats and mice from Auckland Island.

New River Estuary, Invercargill – spartina control

The eradication of spartina in the mud flats that make up the Invercargill estuary was thought to be an impossible task. Through dogged determination and hard work we are close to achieving this goal.

Predator Free Rakiura

Predator Free Rakiura aims to eradicate possums, rats, feral cats and hedgehogs from Stewart Island/Rakiura.

Sea lion monitoring on the Auckland Islands

DOC runs a research programme monitoring sea lions in the Auckland Islands.

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Places with projects

Introduction

Northland

Auckland

Coromandel

Waikato

Bay of Plenty

Central North Island

Manawatu/Whanganui

Hawke’s Bay

Wairarapa

Wellington/Kapiti

Nelson/Tasman

Marlborough

West Coast

Canterbury

Otago

Fiordland

Southland

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