We run programmes to protect and restore our species, places and heritage, and provide opportunities for people to engage with these treasures.
DOC manages the largest heritage portfolio in the country. We care for the places that shaped New Zealand’s history.
The Jobs for Nature programme helps to revitalise communities through nature-based employment and to stimulate the economy post COVID-19.
We manage threats to places and species, including fire, biosecurity and climate change.
We assess the performance of our conservation programmes to report on progress and improve effectiveness.
We lead a range of programmes that are restoring New Zealand’s precious rivers, lakes and wetlands.
We're restoring the diversity of native plants and animals on conservation land.
These species-specific programmes protect our native wildlife.
Explore our nature with interactive mapping tools and free downloadable data.