New Zealand has many unique native fish, insects, birds, lizards and frogs. Our only native mammals are bats and marine mammals.
Find out about threats to New Zealand's biodiversity such as pests, weeds and fire, and learn about the impacts conservation can have.
DOC is responsible for New Zealand's marine reserves, marine mammals and the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement.
The native flora of New Zealand is unique as it evolved in isolation for millions of years.
Learn about the conservation lands and water ecosystems such as rivers, lakes and wetlands that DOC looks after.
New Zealand has a rich historical and cultural heritage. Learn why this is important and explore many of the sites that DOC protects and conserves.
Learn about the benefits of conserving our natural and historic heritage.
Find out why we refer to at-risk species as threatened species more often than endangered species and get a list of threatened New Zealand birds.
Find out more about the use of biodegradable 1080 poison in New Zealand to control pests and protect NZ's native forests and wildlife.
Learn about what makes each of our marine reserves special and what can be done to protect these 'underwater national parks'.
A kākāpō who thinks he's human, Sirocco is a conservation ambassador for his species and a media superstar.
The value of conservation
1080 poison for pest control
DOC online and field based training
Biodiversity Projects database - a catalogue of NZ biodiversity monitoring projects
View the Ghosts of Gondwana and Moa's Ark documentaries on NZ on Screen.