Have your say on the two discussion documents by 28 February 2025.
Visiting the incredible beauty of Te Whanganui o Hei Marine Reserve, Mautohe Cathedral Cove is not as simple as just turning up and winging it – there’s a few things you need to know before you go.
Avian influenza (also called bird flu) is a contagious viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds and is caused by avian influenza viruses.
Hump Ridge Track is a 3-day loop over sub-alpine tops and around rugged coastline in southern Fiordland. It opened as our 11th Great Walk on 25 October 2024.
Kākāpō adoptions are a special way to support the conservation of this taonga species. You can adopt a kākāpō for yourself or as a gift.
Beaked whales are a little-known group of whales named for their dolphin-like beak. New Zealand is a hotspot with 13 of the 24 known species being found here.
DOC has tracked an Australasian harrier/kāhu flying an impressive 1600 km between Waikato and Otago in under two weeks this spring.
A North Canterbury man has been fined $6,000 for driving a digger through a large black-billed gulls/tarāpuka colony, destroying their nests.
The endangered king shag, confined to the Marlborough Sounds, has enjoyed a great breeding season thanks to better weather conditions over winter.
Three new shelters on the Whanganui Journey Great Walk serve to reflect the environment and culture of the river, enhancing the visitor experience of the multi-day kayak trip.