Department of Conservation

Tramper on Carroll Hut Track above the bush line

Image: Ruth McKie | Creative Commons

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.

30 October 2024

Meet the Whitebait

Freshwater Ranger Suze Harris is based in Hokitika and studies migratory galaxiids on the West Coast. Here she explains a summary of what whitebait grow up into, and what habitats you can find them in.

Adopt a kākāpō

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.

How to apply to the DOC Community Fund – Pūtea Tautiaki Hapori

Find out about the eligibility and assessment criteria, and how to submit your application to the fund.

West Coast Te Tai o Poutini Conservation Management Strategy review

Have your say on development of a new Conservation Management Strategy (CMS) for Te Tai Poutini West Coast. Fill in our survey by 16 December 2024.

Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2024

This is a report on the operations of the Department of Conservation for the year ended 30 June 2024. Published October 2024.

Ōkārito receives Tohu Whenua status

Picturesque Ōkārito has been recognised today as a Tohu Whenua site – acknowledging it as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s must do places to explore history where it happened.

Summer walking season off to a good start

As the summer walking season gets underway, DOC is reminding walkers to ensure they look after themselves and the special places they visit.

Packing list: toothbrush, loo roll, honesty

‘If you have to go, know where to go’ is the message to visitors to Matatā Campsite this summer, as stretched wastewater facilities await town-wide solutions.

Fire response at Whangamarino wetland winds down

A fire that burnt through more than 1,000 hectares of the internationally significant Whangamarino wetland is fully controlled after nine days.

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