Date: 23 December 2017
We are sad to confirm that a volunteer hut warden's body was located near the Pinnacles Hut in Canterbury, in what appears to have been a fall.

Date: 20 December 2017
DOC will have more rangers working in popular holiday spots this summer to ensure tracks, huts and campsites are in great condition for visitors.

Date: 18 October 2017
A new partnership between DOC and Christchurch Helicopters to help save our rarest forest bird, the orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka, was announced at an event in Christchurch today.

Date: 18 October 2017
DOC has praised Canterbury businesses for getting involved in conservation and helping to make a difference for our native wildlife and habitats.

Date: 11 October 2017
DOC is seeking information from the public about a vicious attack by a dog on a seal on South New Brighton beach in Christchurch today.

Date: 12 September 2017
Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation
Two community groups have been acknowledged for their outstanding leadership and dedication to eradicating predators.

Date: 25 August 2017
DOC is reminding drivers to keep a close watch out for kea at Arthur’s Pass after two birds were killed.

Date: 22 August 2017
Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation
51 black stilt/kakī are being released at Mount Gerald station in the Mackenzie Basin today.

Date: 15 August 2017
DOC is urging the public to come forward with information after 58 lizards were found stuffed in a discarded lunchbox at the Christchurch Botanical Gardens.

Date: 23 June 2017
Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation
A new breeding aviary will be built for the world’s rarest wading bird, the black stilt/kakī.

Date: 20 June 2017
DOC’s costs in helping fight the Port Hills fires in Christchurch earlier this year have added up to more than $4.5 million.

Date: 27 April 2017
Source: Office of the Minister of Conservation
New traps are protecting the critically endangered orange-fronted parakeet in Canterbury.

Date: 04 April 2017
DOC says a recent conviction for breaching the Whitebait Regulations 1994 should deter other people from breaking the rules.