Date: 14 December 2016
DOC is encouraging visitors to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing this summer to use a licensed transport operator.

Date: 24 May 2016
DOC has reduced the area of caution around Ruapehu’s crater to 400 m from the Crater Lake shore.

Date: 11 May 2016
DOC today issued a warning to climbers and trampers on Mt Ruapehu not to enter the Summit Hazard Zone on the mountain until further notice.

Date: 19 April 2016
The muster of 100 Kaimanawa wild horses is planned for next week.

Date: 01 March 2016
DOC and the US Embassy will celebrate national parks and the benefits of getting out into nature during a visit to Tongariro National Park this week.

Date: 19 January 2016
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing has received substantial damage from extremely heavy rain.