Discover some of our best short walks. They’re easy to get to and great for families – there’s something for everyone.
The future is looking brighter for the Karure/Kakaruia/Chatham Islands black robin, with ongoing monitoring and research showing encouraging signs of recovery.
H5 bird flu (H5N1 avian influenza) has been detected in New Zealand.
The whitebait fishing season is open. Find out when, where and how to fish for whitebait in New Zealand and the Chatham Islands.
The Conservation Amendment Bill aims to modernise the way conservation land is managed, support economic growth, and deliver stronger conservation outcomes.
Turn your wild goat hunt – whether it's your first or your fourth, solo or with mates – into meaningful action. Help reduce pressure on New Zealand's landscapes and go in the draw to win.
The government is boosting support for wildlife care facilities because of their key role in New Zealand’s bird flu surveillance and response, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka and Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard say.
The Government is taking a practical step to address contaminated sites on Crown-owned land.
A four-wheel drive (4WD) club has joined forces with the Department of Conservation to fund and plant native shrubs and trees to help cover damage done by vehicles.
DOC has confirmed toxoplasmosis was the cause of death of a pregnant Hector’s dolphin found at Invercargill’s Oreti Beach last month.