An indigenous biodiversity enhancement programme for braided rivers, wetlands, lakes and cultural values in the Waitaki catchment

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DOC ran a paid car parking pilot at three high-use sites in the South Island from December 2025 to June 2026. We decided to continue the programme at the original three test sites and are considering paid parking at other locations.

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