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Young people running and jumping on grass.
Haere mai

Watch Rakiura, a female kākāpō, live from her nest on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island, a small, predator free island in southern New Zealand.

Slow down, take notice of the small things, and learn more about the nature around you.

Kiwis everywhere are helping nature bounce back – in our backyards, communities and even from our couches. Join the Always Be Naturing movement and be part of the change.

Take care of Aotearoa, and always be prepared for your trip.

Get involved in volunteer activities around the country.

Discover small ways you can make a big difference for nature.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand and DOC have signed a new three-year Operational Service Agreement.

An assessment of the Whangamarino Wetland in north Waikato confirms decades of ecological decline and offers a clear roadmap for collaborative action to restore this internationally significant site.

Researchers at DOC are tracking tākapu/Australasian gannets from the iconic Muriwai nesting colony to better understand their flight paths.

Deer hunting veteran Allan Jackson is keen to see some new faces at this year's Pureora Hunting Competition prizegiving.