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Learn about Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia, a marine protection network in the Otago region.

Crawling around in the dirt on the forest floor isn’t something I’ve done a lot of, but that’s because I’ve never snailed before!

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.

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.

The 2026 Royal Cam chick needs a name. Submissions have now closed. We'll announce the chick's official name and prize winners on 19 June 2026

Get involved in volunteer activities around the country.

An injured kārearea/New Zealand falcon has been transported hundreds of kilometres by a team of relay drivers after it was discovered injured on a road near Lake Tekapo/Takapō.

A kororā scored an unfortunate own goal when it found itself entangled in a football net in a New Plymouth garden last week.

A new collaborative approach to managing wild deer in Ruahine Forest Park aims to reduce pressure on native forests while recognising the important role hunters and local communities play in caring for this special place.

Heading out to survey kōwaro/mudfish sites on the Canterbury Plains, DOC ranger Allanah Purdie never knows what to expect.