This Department of Conservation (DOC) site has information about the protection of New Zealand's natural and historic heritage, how and where you can enjoy public conservation places and how to get involved in conservation.
Find out about places to visit; national parks; tracks, walks and other activities; and huts, cabins and campsites.
This section pulls together information provided throughout the site and sorts it by region.
Learn about land, marine, plant and animal conservation, heritage protection and managing threats.
Want to get involved? Find out about events, education, boards, partnerships, funds and starting your own community project.
Information on DOC's mandate, structure and role. Look here also for jobs, concessions, tenders and news.
DOC publishes a wide range of documents, many of which are available on this site.
Whitebaiting
View regulations for the whitebait fishing season which opens on 15 August, except for the West Coast where it opens on 1 September.
View the latest information to be added to the site:
Proposed changes to the building code for backcountry huts
1080 Reassessment
Tauherenikau Spanish heath control
Marine Conservation Services research proposals for 2009/10
Evening talks
Subscribe to the What's Up DOC? email newsletter and find out what's happening at www.doc.govt.nz
Get out and Meet the Locals during Conservation Week, 7-14 September! Click the image to find out more.
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