Date: 23 December 2020
Protection efforts for Auckland’s marine reserves are increasing this summer as DOC introduces additional marine reserve rangers and a new infringement system.

Date: 14 December 2020
DOC is seeing an influx of reports of kororā/little blue penguins found dead on beaches across Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland.

Date: 10 December 2020
Waiheke Island resident, Tim Moon, has reopened the Fort Stony Batter tunnels on Waiheke Island, following a six-year closure.

Date: 07 December 2020
DOC has decided an application by Fullers Group Limited to operate guided tours on Rangitoto and Motutapu islands in the Hauraki Gulf should have been declined.

Date: 04 December 2020
Te Taiapa/Goldie Bush tracks in the Auckland region, will be temporarily closed from Friday 4 December to plan track maintenance and protect kauri from the threat of kauri dieback disease.

Date: 17 November 2020
The 90 native geckos released on Motutapu Island mark the start of an ambitious 10-year monitoring programme.

Date: 12 November 2020
With shorebirds now nesting on beaches across the Tamaki region, those spending time on our beautiful shores are urged to be wary of our little winged friends.

Date: 05 November 2020
Mana whenua and the Waihake community are collaborating to help Tangaroa and restore Waiheke Island’s marine environment.

Date: 29 October 2020
DOC is reminding visitors to stick to the rules as an influx of visitors were found bringing dogs to the islands that are home to endangered species.

Date: 13 October 2020
A minke whale has died at Auckland’s Hobsonville Point after being stuck under a jetty at the boat landing area yesterday.

Date: 09 October 2020
Aucklanders heading out on the water in their first weekend back at level one should follow marine reserve guidelines and check for pests to keep Hauraki Gulf pest free.

Date: 10 September 2020
Wildlife institutions impacted by New Zealand’s COVID-19 response will soon receive support from DOC, with the announcement of 28 successful applications for the Wildlife Institutions Relief Fund.

Date: 26 August 2020
Two groups of enthusiastic Auckland trampers have become integral to the growth of the kōkako population in the North Island’s Pureora Forest.

Date: 07 August 2020
New Zealand’s most endangered birds, tara iti/New Zealand fairy terns, received a boost to their upcoming breeding season with the creation of new man-made shell nesting sites in Mangawhai in Northland and Papakanui, north of Auckland.

Date: 30 June 2020
The iconic Phoenix Palms on the reserve in front of Mansion House on Kawau Island in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, have been deliberately poisoned.

Date: 24 June 2020
A critically endangered species of skink whose natural habitat has been destroyed by beach erosion is breeding well at Auckland Zoo.

Date: 22 May 2020
Source: Department of Conservation and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki kaitiaki
DOC rangers and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki kaitiaki are working to catch a stoat on pest-free Motutapu Island in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

Date: 03 March 2020
A young artist's painting of endangered macaws has won a Department of Conservation youth art competition celebrating World Wildlife Day.

Date: 13 February 2020
One of New Zealand’s rarest bird, the tara-iti/New Zealand fairy tern has had a successful summer breeding season, with seven chicks expected to fledge.

Date: 07 February 2020
The deaths of three Gray’s beaked whales have saddened Aotea/Great Barrier Island DOC staff.

Date: 16 January 2020
Ten walks on Aotea/Great Barrier Island have reopened following essential track upgrades to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.