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Whio Awareness Week 2025 competition

21 March

Win this Whio Awareness Week by entering our competition with some great prizes on offer.

Terms and conditions

21 March

Read the full terms and conditions for the Whio Awareness Week 2025 competition.

Survey Underway to Protect Hector’s Dolphins in Otago

21 March

A DOC survey to better understand Hector’s dolphins in the Otago region is now underway and progressing well.

World’s largest turtle inspires international research

20 March

Experts from the United States, Australia and Aotearoa are taking flight from Whakatāne to learn more about Critically Endangered leatherback turtles.

Southland hunting

20 March

Find information about areas included in the Southland open hunting permit area.

Remutaka Forest Park hunting

20 March

Find information about the area included in the Remutaka Forest Park open hunting permit area.

Southern Abel Tasman National Park hunting

20 March

Find information about areas included in the Southern Abel Tasman National Park open hunting permit area.

Nelson Lakes National Park hunting

20 March

Find information about the area included in the Nelson Lakes National Park open hunting permit area.

Murchinson St Arnaud hunting

20 March

Find information about areas included in the Murchinson St Arnaud open hunting permit area.

Mt Richmond Forest Park hunting

20 March

Find information about areas included in the Mt Richmond Forest Park open hunting permit area.

Kahurangi National Park hunting

20 March

Find information about areas included in the Kahurangi National Park open hunting permit area.

Ruahine Forest Park hunting

20 March

Find information about the areas included in the Ruahine Forest Park open hunting permit area.

Kaweka Forest Park hunting

20 March

Find information about the areas included in the Kaweka Forest Park open hunting permit area.

Stewart Island open hunting

20 March

Find information about the open hunting permit area of Stewart Island/Rakiura.

Pyke Forest and Big Bay hunting

20 March

Find information about the Pyke Forest and Big Bay open hunting permit area.

DOC urges dog owners to act after nine kiwi killed

19 March

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is investigating after nine kiwi were found dead in the Wharengaere area of Purerua, eastern Northland – six since mid-February. Most show signs of trauma consistent with dog attacks.

Application for a concession by Ngāti Manawa Custodian Limited

19 March

Have your say on an application by Ngāti Manawa Custodian Limited to lease land in Murupara (Conservation Area – Murupara, aka Millennium Park). Submissions close 16 April 2025.

Work underway to repair Coromandel Walkway

18 March

Work is underway to repair a damaged section of the Coromandel Walkway.

Vulnerable Milford landfill to be cleaned up

18 March

Work to clean up an historic landfill 2.5 km south of Milford Sound Piopiotahi is due to begin in April.

New assessment of the conservation status of reptiles in Aotearoa New Zealand

17 March

Have your say on any changes in status of reptiles in Aotearoa New Zealand. Consultation closes on 21 July 2025.