This charter was developed collaboratively with DOC, stakeholders and other agencies. It was announced by Minister Todd McClay on 2 November 2024. This charter outlines the principles and commitments ...
To access Mavora Lakes Conservation Area with a vehicle you’ll need to follow some rules and get access codes for a locked gate. Motorised vehicle users must register with DOC before taking their ...
In an open letter to the world and on digital billboards, which went live overnight in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, DOC revealed it has “counted” all of nature and the total is 695 billion.
Archived content: This media release was accurate on the date of publication. An application by the Hawke's Bay Regional Investment Company to exchange land required for the Ruataniwha water storage ...
The two key threats to these island groups are from biosecurity breaches and oil spills. However, the offshore islands are so remote and in such rough seas that a response to either type of event will ...
After heavy rainfall over Easter weekend, a bridge on the Hooker Valley Track, one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations, has been closed by the Department of Conservation. The second ...
DOC has intensified trapping at a wild takahē site in the Greenstone Valley near Queenstown after four recent takahē deaths pointed to stoat predation. Ngāi Tahu and DOC first released takahē on Ngāi ...
Applications will open 7 am Monday 20 October 2025. Roar dates: Wednesday 11 March to Tuesday 14 April 2026 (or Sunday 12 April 2026 for blocks affected by Acheron Road's annual closure). Roar 2026 ...
Conservation campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore the outdoors. Choose from more than 300 campsites in forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches.
80% of our trees, ferns and flowering plants are endemic (found only in New Zealand). About 10–15% of the total land area of New Zealand is covered with native flora, from tall kauri and kohekohe ...
Find out about the permits and licences you'll need to go hunting.
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