Date: 20 December 2017
The construction of a new pedestrian bridge over the Ohinemuri River at Karangahake Gorge Reserve carpark will begin in January 2018.

Date: 25 October 2017
As the weather finally warms up, beachgoers are being asked to be mindful of shorebirds beginning to nest on our beaches.

Date: 18 October 2017
A spate of kiwi chick deaths has highlighted the need to expand pest control efforts beyond the core Whakatāne Kiwi Project management area.

Date: 13 October 2017
DOC is continuing to upgrade tracks throughout kauri forests in the Hauaraki, Coromandel and Tauranga districts to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback.

Date: 12 October 2017
People of all ages are encouraged to take a look in their backyard this Conservation Week to see how they can help protect and nurture our amazing and unique wildlife.

Date: 05 October 2017
DOC and Tauranga Moana iwi are working together to dispose of a dead 14 m whale which was carried into Tauranga Harbour on the front of a container vessel.

Date: 28 September 2017
Rangers are planning a strong presence around Rotorua lakes during this weekend’s fishing season opening, to promote responsible and considerate behaviour throughout the season.

Date: 21 September 2017
Whakatane woman Jade King-Hazel’s adventures in conservation have reached new heights with her becoming DOC's operations manager in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Date: 18 September 2017
Multiple offenders appeared in Rotorua District Court following prosecution for stealing wood from public reserves.

Date: 27 July 2017
People visiting a Rotorua geothermal attraction have been observed disturbing populations of one of New Zealand’s most threatened bird species, a few months ahead of the critical breeding time for the species.

Date: 25 May 2017
DOC was notified of an orca stranding at Whangaparaoa, Cape Runaway in the Eastern Bay of Plenty yesterday and immediately identified what support was needed.

Date: 30 March 2017
A mother Gray’s beaked whale and her calf have died on Moutohora/Whale Island in the Bay of Plenty.

Date: 08 March 2017
DOC is working with campground managers and volunteers to target wasp populations in 10 high-use areas of public conservation land, including around Lakes Tikitapu, Okataina and Tarawera.