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Care codes
Care codes
Introduction
Find out how to minimise the impact you have on the environment when enjoying the outdoors.
Leave No Trace
Learn how to minimise your environmental impact while enjoying natural and cultural heritage areas.
Camping care code
Learn how to be a careful camper and practice 'no trace' camping.
Water care code
Keep New Zealand's lakes, rivers, wetlands and ocean beautiful by abiding by the New Zealand Water Care Code. It’s your responsibility to know the regulations for waterways that you visit.
Four wheel drive care code
Follow the code of conduct for the long-term sustainability of the activity and the environment.
Land Safety Code
Five essential steps for staying safe in the outdoors so you can have a great trip.
Mountain bikers code
Respect the track, respect others and respect the rules.
Dog walking care code
Follow these simple guidelines when enjoying a day in the park with your dog.
Gold fossicking care code
Fossicking with care for the environment.
Snorkelling and diving care
Snorkelling and diving with care for the environment and others.
Kayaking/canoeing care code
Caring for the environment when canoeing or kayaking.
Trail biking care code
Caring for the environment and others when trail biking.
Climbing care code
Follow these simple guidelines to enjoy climbing with minimal impact on the environment and other people.
Caving care code
Follow these simple guidelines to enjoy caving with minimal impact on the environment and other people.
Horse riding care code
Riding with care for the environment and others.
Rafting care code
Caring for the environment when rafting.
Abseiling care code
Follow these guidelines to enjoy abseiling with minimal impact on the environment and other people.
Photography care code
How to take good care of the environment while taking photos.
Motor boating care code
Care for the marine environment:
Sand boarding care code
Look after fragile beach and sand dune systems.
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Kiwi
Tuatara
Predator Free 2050
1080
Kauri dieback
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Conservation education
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Run a project
Apply for permits
Funding
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Let nature in
Conservation activities
Online courses
Have your say
Volunteer
Conservation Week
Drone use on conservation land
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Jobs for Nature – Mahi mō te Taiao
Managing threats to nature
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Monitoring
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